AMDigital Reference:CO 101/37.

CO 101.

Reproduction of: Grenada, October 1799 to November 1800, 6 Oct 1799 - 26 Nov 1800.

The National Archives, UK

CO 101/35/1. Reports it is flattering that the Secretary of State is satisfied at his conduct, particularly with regard to the 'Rebels' [Fedon Revolution]; states 'the spirit of resentment manifested by the bulk of the Inhabitants, not only against the Rebels, but against all Foreigners resident here, I am sorry to say, has not abated so much as could have been wished, which has occasioned me much trouble and vexation'; reports 'the Executions that have taken place since my letter to Your Grace of 30th July have been chiefly of Coloured people - very active dangerous Characters, who had continued out in the woods, and were brought in from time to time'; will try to grant respite wherever he thinks possible and will follow Secretary of State's instructions regarding those respited; reports will 'avail myself if possible of the Power you give me of sending them from the Island - we shall, I think, be able to dispose of the Slaves condemned to Transportation, without troubling Government'; reports troops are still sick; intends to propose at the meeting of the legislature to form militia companies of 'Trusty Slaves, in addition to our present Black Corps, by calling from each estate a certain proportion of their Negroes'. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 5 - 7. 15 Oct 1796. CO 101/35/2. Reports no change in the state of Grenada and 'we remain in perfect tranquillity'; reports meeting of the Legislature; encloses copy of speeches to the Legislature, their addresses, and his replies; refers to confiscated properties. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 8 - 15. 22 Nov 1796. CO 101/35/3. Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the port of St George, for the quarter ending 30 September 1796 [not in item]. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 16 - 17. 23 Nov 1796. CO 101/35/4. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 18 - 19. 29 Nov 1796. CO 101/35/5. Reports that due to the death of David Anderson, Collector of Grenville, has appointed as his successor, John McDonald. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 20 - 21. 2 Jan 1797. CO 101/35/6. Refers to members of the Council; encloses list of Council members; expenses of the colony; expenses made for maintenance of three companies of Black Rangers of 80 men each; troops are getting healthy. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 22 - 24. 21 Jan 1797. CO 101/35/7. Refers to question of exportation of sugar from Grenada in foreign bottoms; reports on scarcity of provisions in Grenada, particularly for provisions for people of African descent; reports tranquillity of the island and that the troops are now healthy. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 25 - 26. 12 Feb 1797. CO 101/35/8. Transmits certified copies of three acts passed by the Legislature of Grenada [not in item]; An Act for Repealing Certain Parts of 'An Act relating to the Loyal Associated Troop of Light Cavalry and the Black Corps' and for Raising and Embodying Three Companies of Black Rangers of Eighty Men each to be Clothed and Paid by the Colony; An Act to Repeal Certain Parts and Amend others of An Act relating to High Roads; An Act to Repeal Two Acts relative to Investing the Estates of Traitors in His Majesty, and to the Ascertaining of Debts and Claims. . and to Reduce into One Act, the Clauses of the Said Two Acts deemed Necessary to be re-enacted, with Alterations, Amendments and Additions, to Supply Defects and. ., the better to Effectuate the Intended Purpose. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 27 - 28. 22 Feb 1797. CO 101/35/9. Refers to the treatment Americans receive from the French. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 29 - 30. 22 Feb 1797. CO 101/35/10. Refers to conduct of the officers of the customs. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 31 - 32. Apr 1797. CO 101/35/11. Reports he is proceeding to Grenada. Charles Green, Barbados [Grenada], Folios 33 - 34. 6 Mar 1797. CO 101/35/12. Reports arrival in Grenada and he has been sworn into office; reports that '. Peace, good Order, and Security, seem to be in great Measure, restored to this late distracted country'. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 35 - 36. 21 Mar 1797. CO 101/35/13. Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the port of St George for the quarter ending 'Christmas last' [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 37 - 38. 21 Mar 1797. CO 101/35/14. Reports that Governor Green arrived in Grenada on 9 March 1797. Alexander Houstoun, Folios 39 - 40. 22 Mar 1797. CO 101/35/15. Acknowledges receipt of letters. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 41 - 42. May 1797. CO 101/35/16. Acknowledges receipt of letter; encloses copies of his speech to the Legislature, with their addresses and his answers; reports great tranquillity in Grenada; states 'of the coloured Insurgents who were in the Woods, at the time of my arrival, the greater part have surrendered themselves, in consequence, of my holding out to them, an offer of security for their Lives, so I have good reason to think, the Number still out, is reduced very low'; reports abrupt end of the special court of Oyer and Terminer; refers to Secretary of State's decision with regard to punishment of 'insurgents'; refers to individuals of 'French extraction', mainly women, nearly all connected with several of the executed 'rebels' which he views 'of suspicious character themselves', that 'during the time of the troubles' left Grenada and retired to Trinidad; health of the island; transmits certified copies of two Acts; An Act for Providing an Additional Support for His Excellency Charles Green Esquire Governor &c &c &c; An Act for the Punishing Slaves under Sentence of Banishment or Confinement to Hard Labour in Chains, Who Shall Escape or Attempt to Escape &c &c &c. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 43 - 56. 27 May 1797. CO 101/35/17. Draft; reports the King is greatly satisfied at the restoration of 'tranquillity' in Grenada; refers to 'Persons of suspicious character, who were connected with several of the lately executed Rebels'; transmits representations he has received against the recent act 'for vesting in His Majesty the Estates of certain Traitors &c' [not in item]. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 57 - 59. Jul 1797. CO 101/35/18. Encloses a copy of the unanimous resolutions of the House of Assembly of Grenada and an address of the inhabitants presented to him at his departure from the island; due to various reasons, has spent £1200 more than his salary. Alexander Houstoun, Grenada, Folios 60 - 69. 26 Jul 1797. CO 101/35/19. Acknowledges receipt of letter; refers to court of Oyer and Terminer; refers to measures to be adopted of sending away some enslaved people who have been convicted of taking an active part in the 'revolt', and of sending away several free persons 'chiefly coloured' who have accepted King's pardon, on condition of 'banishing' themselves from the British Dominions; changes to the military; expenses for repairs. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 70 - 71. 24 Jun 1797. CO 101/35/20. Refers to special Court of Oyer and Terminer for trying the free persons in custody for being connected to 'the late Insurrection'; transmits the proceedings of that court; three white men and 59 'coloured' men were convicted of High Treason, received sentences of death, but he has reprieved the three white men until King's 'Pleasure' is known, and has granted pardons to the 'coloured' persons on condition of them leaving the British Dominions for life; reports 100 enslaved persons condemned to banishment were sent off the island; related enclosures including petitions. Court proceedings list the following people were convicted and sentenced to death, 1 June 1797: 'Free coloured Persons' Alexandre Innocent Delpeche Etienne Gaillard also. Labastide Edward Patience Jean Louis Boisson Cyriel Mottel Jean Etienne Class also.

Jean Estanislaus Etienne Ventour Honere Buert Hypolite Jean Charles Beau Rigaud Charles Eugenie lists following against whom Bills of indictment had been found and who had severally pleaded guilty 'Free Coloured Persons' Etienne Roulleau Duchesne Savignon Elisee Delpeche George Purser Benoit Blaudin Francis Ryan Jean Baltett Louis Regis Vessay Vassell Jean Jaques Fauchon Ferdinand Françoise Jacqueline François Koiset Jean Bourgois Pierre Grandjean Jean Pierre Bourgiguion Jean Pierre Eustache Jean Baptist Ballette Joseph Saint William Barrett Joseph Hay Alexis Julien Louis Lorin Jean Pierre Ginette Alexis Anis Jacques Joseph als. Jacob Scott Williams Pierre Eloi Alias Jack Ceicle Andrew Angelique Gilliaiui Basriere Noel Trouyard Friday 2 June 1797; following persons named in the act of attainder were convicted and received sentence: 'Free Coloured Persons' St. John Clozier Gill Clozier François Huricault Jean Fran Laurent also the following who had been indicted 'Free Coloured' Jean Dejeau Lavin Belzens Monday 19 June 1797; following persons named

in the act of attainder were convicted and received sentence: Paul Bernard Cupidon ['free coloured'] then Fulcrand Magneval who had been indicted was put on trial, found guilty by the jury, but recommended to mercy Tuesday 20 June 1797; following persons against whom a bill of indictment had been found were convicted and received sentence: 'Free Coloured' Pascal Ducoin Isaac Ducoin St. Omen Beltzens Wednesday 21 June 1797; Louis François Marie Papin against whom an indictment had been found was put on trial and found guilty by the jury, but was recommened to mercy. Thursday 22 June 1797; bench joined with recommendation of mercy for Fulcrand Magneval and Louis François Marie Papin. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 72 - 79. 12 Jul 1797. CO 101/35/21. Encloses the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the port of St George during the quarters between 1 January 1797 and 31 March, and 1 April and 30 June; and the Naval Office lists of vessels cleared and entered at the port of Grenville during the quarter beginning 1 April 1797 and ending 30 June [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 80 - 81. 12 Jul 1797. CO 101/35/22. Acknowledges receipt of letters, including a circular, accompanied by a resolution of the House of Commons of 6 April 1797, respecting enslaved persons on plantations of the British West Indies, and will take the earliest opportunity of communicating the resolution to the Council and Assembly, and at the same time recommend they particularly consider the formation of such a system of measures suitable to the attainment of the objects specified, and will report to the Secretary of State on proceeds of the Legislature with respect to resolution; refers to discussions in the Assembly and a bill for the 'better protection of the Slaves'. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 82 - 83. 13 Jul 1797. CO 101/35/23. Reports that tranquility continues in Grenada; refers to military and Black Corps and enslaved persons; encloses joint resolution from the Council and Assembly on Black Corps additions; recommends Mr Adye for position as Attorney General; scarcity of provisions in Grenada; transmits the return of the forfeited estates in Grenada and a return of the like nature, to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury [not in item]; transmits an account of the contingent expenses of Grenada from 10 March 1797 to 24 June 1797 [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 84 - 89. 14 Jul 1797. CO 101/35/24. Draft; refers to condition of Government House; King approves of Green respited the sentences of the three white men and has directed him to pardon them on condition of their being transported out of King's Dominions for the rest of their lives, and will have recourse to same means used with respect to the convicted 'coloured' people; further reference to trial outcomes; Black Corps and 200 enslaved men purchased to complete the Black Corps. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 90 - 93. 13 Sep 1797. CO 101/35/25. Acknowledges receipt of circular reporting the mutiny which went on for a short time on one of King's ships was at an end; reports he has laid before the Council and Assembly, the resolution of the House of Commons, of 6 April 1797, regarding enslaved persons of African descent on plantations in the British West Indies; transmits copies of his message to the Legislature and their joint resolutions; reports a bill is under consideration by the House of Assembly with a view of attaining objectives in the resolution of the House of Commons. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 94 - 101. 10 Aug 1797. CO 101/35/26. Draft; has much satisfaction on observing readiness Green has shown in regard to the House of Commons resolution on enslaved persons in the plantations of the British West Indies. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 102 - 103. Oct 1797. CO 101/35/27. Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the port of St George, and Grenville Harbour, during the quarter ending 30 September 1797 [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 104 - 105. 5 Oct 1797. CO 101/35/28. Refers to his refusing admission to 'suspicious' persons connected with the recently executed 'rebels' [Fedon revolution]; refers to forfeited estates; related enclosures. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 106 - 111. 5 Oct 1797. CO 101/35/29. Acknowledges receipt of letter, with four copies of a narrative relating to the cultivation of the clove tree. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 112 - 113. 21 Oct 1797. CO 101/35/30. Transmits copies of correspondence between the commissioners of forfeited estates in the colony and himself, on the subject of the representation made by the merchants of Liverpool trading to and having connections with Grenada; refers to 'upwards of' 900 enslaved persons advertised for sale. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 114 - 119. 21 Oct 1797. CO 101/35/31. Refers to the Court of Oyer and Terminer held by his special commission for the trial of the remaining 'insurgents' in custody; transmits a list of names of the persons who have appeared before that court, with sentences passed on them; also encloses a list of names of convicted criminals, both 'coloured' and white, still remaining in custody, thinks would be advisable to send some away; wants to restore property to Louis Papin and Fulcrand Magneval, as long as they leave British dominions. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 120 - 124. 21 Oct 1797. CO 101/35/32. Two drafts; transmits a copy of a letter he received from the Bishop of London, enclosing a petition to 'His Majesty in Council', from the Reverend J Dent, on behalf of himself and protestant clergy incumbents of parishes in Grenada. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 125 - 130. 20 Dec 1797. CO 101/35/33. Draft; refers to management of forfeited property; states 'it appears that Slaves unappropriated to any particular Estates, have been sold under the Act, for £47,009'; refers to victualling of the government vessel; refers to convictions of Court of Oyer and Terminer [Fedon revolution]. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 131 - 133. Dec 1797. CO 101/35/34. Refers to convicted 'insurgents' [Fedon revolution]; Black Corps; reports an event has occurred producing a 'considerable degree of sensation' and transmits copies of correspondence with Rear Admiral Harvey on subject; reports of a ship firing at a plantation called Palmiste near Charlotte Town [Gouyave]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 134 - 139. 11 Nov 1797. CO 101/35/35. Draft; acknowledges receipt of letter. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 140 - 141. 29 Dec 1797. CO 101/35/36. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 142 - 143. 3 Dec 1797. CO 101/35/37. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter conveying account of victory of Vice Admiral Duncan over Dutch fleet on the coast of Holland. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 144 - 145. 3 Dec 1797. CO 101/35/38. Acknowledges receipt of letter transmitting extract of a letter from the Duke of Choiseul to William Windham, Secretary at War. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 146 - 147. 3 Dec 1797. CO 101/35/39. Transmits a certified copy of an act passed by Legislature of Grenada [not in item]; 'An Act for the Better Protection and for Promoting the Natural Increase and Population of Slaves within the Island of Grenada, and such of the Grenadines as are annexed to the Government thereof' [original letter mentions transmission of two acts, but details of second act have been crossed out with pencil; second act: 'for the Better regulating the Police in the Island of Grenada and the Grenadines thereon dependent, and for preventing the introduction and residence of Persons whose Sentiments and Conduct are inimical to the excellent Constitution and Government of Great Britain, and May Tend to Endanger the Security of this Colony']; states 'act has been passed with a view to the attainment of the important Objects specified in the Resolution of the House of Commons of the 6th of April last. . The regulations it contains are not so full as might be wished, but in the present situation of the Colony, it has not been thought expedient to adopt a System of a more extensive nature'; refers to the 'late Insurrection' [Fedon revolution]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 148 - 149. 20 Feb 1798. CO 101/35/40.

Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the port of St George and Grenville during the quarter ending 31 December 1797 [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 150 - 151. 5 Mar 1798. CO 101/35/41. Refers to ecclesiastical property; forfeited property; reports he has transmitted to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury the contingent account of the government of Grenada to the 24 December 1797. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 152 - 153. 6 Mar 1797. CO 101/35/42. Subject of counterfeit dollars which Mr Colquhoun suspected had been or were

proposed to be exported to the West Indies. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 154 - 155. 6 Mar 1798. CO 101/35/43. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 156 - 157. 6 Mar 1798. CO 101/35/44. Transmits a list of the Council. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 158 - 161. 6 May 1798. CO 101/35/45. Transmits the copy of a letter he has received from the commissioners of the forfeited estates. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 162 - 165. 6 May 1798. CO 101/35/46. Explains the reason for the very long interruption in correspondence with the Secretary of State. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 166 - 167. 6 May 1798. CO 101/35/47. Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the ports of St George and Grenville during the quarter ending 31 March 1798 [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 168 - 169. 6 May 1798. CO 101/35/48. Draft; refers to the act [two acts are mentioned, but then reference is crossed out in pencil; second act refers to regulating the police] 'for the better protection, and for promoting the natural increase and population of Slaves within the Island of Grenada, and such of the Grenadines as are annexed to the Government thereof'. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 170 - 173. 17 Jul 1798. CO 101/35/49. Refers to a bill sometime ago laying a duty of three shillings per gallon on all rum imported into Grenada, which was passed by a small majority in the Assembly. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 174 - 175. 15 May 1798. CO 101/35/50. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 176 - 177. 10 Jun 1798. CO 101/35/51. Acknowledges receipt of letter referring to transmitting printed acts of the Legislature. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 178 - 179. 10 Jun 1798. CO 101/35/52. Transmits a list of the members of the Council. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 179a - 182. 11 Jun 1798. CO 101/35/53. Draft; refers to the Bill putting a duty of three shillings on all rum imported into Grenada; refers to Grenada's legislation relating to the House of Commons resolution on slavery of 6 April 1797. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 183 - 184. 12 Aug 1798. CO 101/35/54. Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the ports of St George and Grenville during the quarter ending 30 June 1798 [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 185 - 186. 3 Sep 1798. CO 101/35/55. Reports he has visited Tortola, Martinico [Martinique], and St Vincent; refers to subject of coin current in Grenada; related enclosure [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 187 - 188. 3 Sep 1798. CO 101/35/56. Acknowledges receipt of letter; refers to forfeited property; reports he has received from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, the King's authority for opening a trade under certain restrictions between the port of St George and the subjects of 'His Catholick Majesty in America'; reports he has transmitted the contingent account of the government of Grenada from the 25 December 1797 to 24 June 1797; encloses copy of the Supplement to The St George's Chronicle and Grenada Gazette, 8 June 1798. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 189 - 193. 3 Sep 1798. CO 101/35/57. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 194 - 195. 3 Sep 1798. CO 101/35/58. Encloses a statement relating to the forfeited estates. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 196 - 199. 4 Sep 1798. CO 101/35/59. Transmits a list of the Council of Grenada. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 200 - 203. 4 Sep 1798. CO 101/35/60. Draft; acknowledges receipt of letters; refers to repair of the Government House; refers to coin current in Grenada. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 204 - 206. 22 Nov 1798. CO 101/35/61. Draft; transmits a copy of a letter from Mr Long, one of the Secretaries of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, regarding loan made to Grenada; Secretary of State also refers to St Vincent. Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 207 - 209. 5 Dec 1798. CO 101/35/62. Refers to ecclesiastical property in Grenada, refers to Roman Catholics; related enclosures. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 210 - 223. 25 Sep 1798. CO 101/35/63. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 224 - 225. 10 Oct 1798. CO 101/35/64. Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the ports of St George and Grenville during the quarter ending 30 September 1798 [not in item]. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 226 - 277. 18 Oct 1798. CO 101/35/65. Transmits a list of the Council of Grenada. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 228 - 231. 1 Nov 1798. CO 101/35/66. Refers to forfeited property in Grenada; related enclosures. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 232 - 237. 4 Nov 1798. CO 101/35/67. Acknowledges receipt of letter; states 'I shall not fail to take every opportunity of bringing to the recollection of the Council and Assembly, the Resolution of the House of Commons of the 6th April 1797' [relating to enslaved persons of African descent]; transmits a copy of a letter from the Attorney General on the subject of a commission for the trial of pirates &c. Charles Green, Grenada, Folios 238 - 241. 5 Nov 1798. CO 101/35/68. Miscellaneous, Folios 242 - 266. Letter dated February 1797, from C Ashwell, to the Secretary of State with enclosures: statement of the quantity of canes burnt by order of Governor Seton, on Kingstown Estate, St Vincent, when the 'Charaibs' ['Caribs'] and 'French Insurgents' were in possession of Dorsetshire Hill, 13 March 1795, together with certified statements; account of, in documents terms, the 'properties' belonging to C Ashwell, burnt or destroyed in Grenada and St Vincent; statement gives details relating to land, crops, cattle, and enslaved persons of African descent, who joined the 'insurgents'. Letter dated 20 May 1797 from Barbara Campbell to the Secretary of State, together with a memorial. Letter dated 12 July 1797 from John Tarlelou, transmitting a letter, at request of 'the merchants of Liverpool' trading with and connected with St Vincent and Grenada, with regard to the 'disposition' of the enslaved persons of African descent upon the estates of the 'insurgents'. Notes referring to forfeited property. Letter dated 10 November 1797, referring to Louis La Grenade. Note dated 22 November referring to ecclesiastical property and Roman Catholics. Letter dated 8 December 1797 referring to trade between Jamaica and the Spanish colonies of America, and asking for a similar license between St George's, Grenada and the Spanish colonies of America, signed Lushington; Davidson & Graham; Baillie Thornton & Campbell; Phyn [?] & Inglis; Thos Oliver; R Simond J Hankey & Son; L [?] Bruce & Co; Geo Baillie & Co. 1798 - 1797.