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Copy of Albemarle's grant of a sole licence to John Kennion to import slaves into...

Catalogue reference: CO 117/1/99

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This record is about the Copy of Albemarle's grant of a sole licence to John Kennion to import slaves into... dating from 1762 October 23 in the series Secretary of State: Havana, Original Correspondence. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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CO 117/1/99
Date
1762 October 23
Description

Copy of Albemarle's grant of a sole licence to John Kennion to import slaves into Cuba during the war with Spain. Total number not to exceed 1500 men and 500 women annually. Copy sent to the Treasury under cover of Mr Weston's letter to Mr Jenkinson of 8 December 1763. Folios 249-250.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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CO 117

Secretary of State: Havana, Original Correspondence

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