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Gives details of a long-standing legal claim on the Poyntz estate, brought by a Mr Blechynden. The copies of the documents with which they support their case are genuine. Advises making a payment to obtain the documents and settle the matter in order to avoid the case going to court. Points out that the size of the sums involved (one figure mentioned is £22,000) is a great inducement to Blechynden to pursue legal action. Recommends his friend Doctor James Nasmyth, who carries his letter, to Perrin. Nasmyth is also bringing a boy who calls Laing father home, and he asks if Perrin can point out a method of procuring a 'sober good education' for him. The boy is not intended for high life, so the education should not be expensive. Suggests in a postscript that his friend Mr Kinnion was an attorney of the Poyntz's in Ireland and may be able to furnish more information.

Duplicate. Offers updates on the estates in the aftermath of William Perrin Sr’s death, and refers to the violent punishments inflicted upon some slaves who attempted to escape. Manuscript.

Describes a slave rebellion in St Mary’s, and describes the further difficulties wrought by dry weather and shortage of provisions. Manuscript.

Discusses the details of his role as executor of the late Perrin Sr’s estate, discussing debt and the sale of slaves. Manuscript.

Offers updates on the estates, including a reference to the recent slave rebellion in St Mary’s, whose participants ‘are all destroyed or taken’. Manuscript.

Duplicate. Offers updates on shipping and on Perrin’s estates, where six or seven mules have recently died having succumbed to glanders. Manuscript.

Offers updates on Perrin’s estates, enclosing a duplicate bill of lading for a shipment on the Ark (Captain William Holman, 13 February 1773). Manuscript and typescript.

Describes a recent purchase of slaves, and expresses sympathy for Perrin’s recent chest complaint. Manuscript.

Offers updates on Perrin’s estates, and expresses enthusiasm for Perrin’s plan to start a family. Asks permission to purchase, from Perrin, a slave named Nancy. A duplicate is included. Manuscript.

Offers updates on Perrin’s estates and suggests the purchase of additional slaves. Manuscript.