West India merchant (Colonial - Caribbean)
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Identified in the will of Samuel Mitchell (q.v.) made in 1829 as a partner with Samuel and Rowland Mitchell in Lime Street as merchants trading to the West Indies.
The will of Samuel Mitchell (q.v.) made in 1829 shows him as a partner with Rowland Mitchell and Henry Rodon in Lime Street as merchants trading to the West Indies, with a 13/64ths share in capital and profits.
Distress of the firm reported Sept. 1841: 'a very old and highly respectable [West Indian-house'], 'it is thought they are indebted to a very large degree, though not to the commercial world'. 'One of the firm [Rowland Mitchell] is a Director of the Bank of England'.
Fiat of bankruptcy against Rowland Mitchell in effect by 1842: the Commissioners of Bankruptcy were to meet to consider the claim of a debt by E.G.C. Howard and J.H. Mitchell, trustees of the marriage settlement of Captain and Mrs Pelham.
Will of Samuel Mitchell proved 28/12/1841 PROB 11/1955/161.
The Times Monday Sept 20 1841, pg 5; Issue 17780; col. C.
London Gazette 20108 7/6/1842 p. 1572
1805 - 22nd Apr 1887
Born into slavery in Carriacou, Grenada, Malvina Wells became a lady's maid in Edinburgh and a trusted family friend to her employers.
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.
