Portraits of Samuel Long and his wife, by Sir William Beechey. In his will of 1823, Samuel Long of St Kitts left his wife the power of disposal over their portraits by 'Sir William Beachey', which were in their house in St Kitts. To date LBS has not traced these paintings.
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Collector?
Yes
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Collection Location
St Kitts
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Dispersal Date
30th Nov -0001
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1789 - 14th Mar 1860
Possibly the first 'ethnic minority' MP to be elected (in 1832) to the House of Commons.
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.
