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Correspondence and papers concerning affairs in the West Indies., 1799-1869.

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Identifier: MS.15137

Scope and Contents

The Ellices had considerable trading interests with the West Indies and as part of their business dealings loaned a certain amount of money to John Crawford Balfour, a planter, on the security of his sugar estates. He failed to repay the loan, and the estates passed to the Elices, who employed a manager to administer them.

Dates

  • Creation: 1799-1869.

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Extent

288 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

288 folios.

Repository Details

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