20th Mar 1837 | 6 Enslaved | £162 8s 11d
Parliamentary Papers p. 322. T71/892: claim by Catherine Raguet, owner-in-fee. Counterclaim by Baillies as judgement creditors for £6943 8s 6d. Catherine Raguet was awarded £54 3s 0d; Baillies the balance (£108 5s 11d).
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Colony
St Vincent
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Claim No.
538
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Contested
Yes
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2nd claimant
(Judgement creditor)
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1st claimant
(Judgement creditor)
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2nd claimant
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3rd claimant
(Owner-in-fee)
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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.
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