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    1. The Chesterfield
    2. alison botterill
    3. I would be interested to find out about a ship called The Chesterfield (a packet boat?) which arrived in Kingston, Jamaica probably in October 1804 (or possibly 1802). My enquiry is in relation to a letter sent from Jamaica which refers to this particular ship and the "tidings of a poor friend's death". There is also mention of a deposition made by a Mr Willis. The names of Wolf (possibly a firm), Griffiths, Drew, Bruce and "poor Mr Walsham" are also mentioned in the letter. A second letter, dated 1806, to a Mr Devis, includes mention of the names Larkins, Creed(?), Temperson (?), Willis, and Griffiths (again). From what I have been able to decipher, dramatic events are described, and I would like to be able to find out more of what was happening in Jamaica during the very early part of the 19th century. With thanks for any help. AB

    08/26/2006 11:56:09