Correspondence with and relating to James Neave in London, whose business interests in Dominica were being looked after by Bruce. Bruce was trying to sell Neave's property and collect debts. The subject matter of the correspondence reflects this. In particular, Bruce was convinced that the French would settle after a peace settlement and would be potential purchasers. Debt settlements involved the intervention of the Provost Marshall. Subject matter also includes allusions to slavery and slaves on the island.
James Bruce letters
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- ReferenceGB 96 ICS183
- Dates of Creation28th Oct 1790 - 3rd Feb 1795
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description5 items
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Administrative / Biographical History
James Bruce was the son of Captain James Bruce of the Royal Engineers, who built many of Dominica's fortifications in the eighteenth century. He was born in Fife but settled on the plantation that his father had purchased.
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The collection is held at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies - University of London
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Description uploaded by Clara Cuccu (30.01.2022).