| Description | Thanks Strutt for his assistance in procuring goods for him. States that he has now entirely abandoned the slave trade, and remarks that he is now the only man in the castle that does not buy slaves. Gives extensive details about his business affairs, particularly in the gold trade, and about trade in general on the coast of Africa. Asks Strutt to give his name as security for an indent or order that he has had drawn up. This letter includes an order of merchandise to be shipped by Joseph Strutt of Derby on account and risk of William Archibald Douglas of Cape Coast Castle, Africa, containing a list of goods and their value, with remarks on the type of goods to be procured, and instructions about packaging. |