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TitleJames Bruce letters

Held atInstitute of Commonwealth Studies

Reference codeICS183

Date1790 October 28 - 1795 February 3

Creator
- Bruce, James (1756-1808) lieutenant governor of DominicaMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  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.

Scope and ContentCorrespondence 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.

Conditions governing accessOpen for research although at least 24 hours’ notice is required.

Extent5 items

Finding aidsCatalogued to collection-level.

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