1826 - J. Moyes [Publisher]
Full title:
Substance of the Speech of R. Bernal, Esq. in the debate in the House of Commons, on the 19th May, 1826, upon Mr. Brougham’s motion "for taking into consideration ... measures ... for giving effect to the Resolution of the House of Commons of the 25th May, 1823, touching the condition of slaves".
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Place
London
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1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
