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
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 ICS183
- Dates of Creation
- 28th Oct 1790 - 3rd Feb 1795
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 5 items
Scope and Content
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.
Arrangement
Catalogued to collection-level.
Access Information
Open for research although at least 24 hours' notice is required.
Note
The collection is held at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies - University of London
Archivist's Note
Description uploaded by Clara Cuccu (30.01.2022).