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Essequebo plantation estate: manuscript documents and other papers, 1803-1808.

 Item
Identifier: SC127

Scope and Contents

The collection contains 13 manuscripts and two additional documents all relating to the bankruptcy sale of slaves and the plantation known as Maria's Pleasure on Wakenaam Island, Guyana. Essequibo is spelt as Essequebo on the documents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1803-1808

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

The collection is open for access. Use is governed by the Library's guidelines.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 linear feet (1 box 41 x 36 cm))

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisiton

Purchase, 2013.

Title
Essequebo plantation estate: manuscript documents and other papers, 1803-1808.
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies Repository

Contact:
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
868-662-2002 Ext 82132
868-662-9238 (Fax)