Monthly Archives: March 1783
Simon Taylor to Chaloner Arcedeckne, 30 March 1783
30/03/1783
Taylor’s comments here illustrate how far the uncertainties of war hampered planning in plantation management. With the cessation of hostilities, much remained to be decided, but Taylor felt relieved and able to make plans for the future, which included the purchase of enslaved Africans for Golden Grove. I would upon the presumption of a peace, […]
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