Letter from Isaac Purkis, 07 August 1809, Tobago

Has come via Demerara. Comments on John Wray and Mr. Post. Denigrates Mrs. Wray’s midwifery training. His thoughts with regards to the enslaved peoples of Tobago. Lays down the law. Quotes his Instructions, and comments on them - how he can't manage to live.


Order number: CWM/LMS/West Indies.Tobago/Incoming correspondence/Box 1
Date(s) of creation: 1809
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Purkis, Isaac, 1784-1852
URL: https://digital.soas.ac.uk/l/CW00000890
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