"The secession of the United States nearly brought him to ruin but he offset this by taking on the contract to house and transport convicts. His prison hulks became notorious but they kept him in business. He is said to have been the contractor for the voyage of the first convict settlers to Australia in 1788 - 'the First Fleet' - and to have cheated on the deal."
27th Nov 1782 - 8th Dec 1862
Wesleyan Minister, apparently sought to manumit his enslaved people for religious reasons
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.
