George Peters and Walter Harris, whose cases are shown here, were
among the few Black Loyalists who received compensation from the British
government. Peters was exceptional - in his case an annual payment
of £10 was granted. Other successful Black claimants received
lump sums. These records show how it was often necessary for them
to enlist the support of members of the British aristocracy - Lord
Cornwallis and Sir William Howe in these cases - in order to have
their claims recognised.
AO 12/102, f. 26 (2 Dec 1786)
AO 12/101, f. 288 (23 Dec 1785)
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