Catalogue description Will of William Archibald Douglas, late of London but now of Cape Coast Castle, Africa

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Details of MS3101/B/6/2
Reference: MS3101/B/6/2
Title: Will of William Archibald Douglas, late of London but now of Cape Coast Castle, Africa
Description:

Two copies of the will made by Douglas in 1798 and copied in 1801 by Archibald Dalzel, one of the executors, along with Mr Gordon. One copy is on parchment and is attached to the administration of the will, dated 1803. The will contains details of monetary bequests to Douglas's uncle Samuel Pett and to his executors, as well as a bequest to his nephew John Douglas Cooper of a gold watch and seal. The remainder of his fortune was to be shared among his sisters Susannah, Isabella and Charlotte.
Note:

Old finding no: Galton 144

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Date: 1801-1803
Held by: Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Physical description: 1 file

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