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Founding partner
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Linen wholesaler of Glasgow, co-founded by Archibald Smith. Shown in 1789 with its warehouse at Buchanan closs [sic], Trongate. It was a merchant rather than manufacturer. |
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Jones's Directory 1789; http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/mlemen/mlemen049.htm |
1788 - 1876
Irish merchant, slave-owner and philanthropist.
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.
