Papers of Jonathan Troup, physician, Dominica, West Indies, and Aberdeen, 1788-1797

Title: Papers of Jonathan Troup, physician, Dominica, West Indies, and Aberdeen, 1788-1797

Description: .Journal, from Aberdeen to Dominica, West Indies, 1788-90; Journal Dominica, West Indies, and Aberdeen, 1790-1797; Cash book and commonplace book, Dominica, West Indies, 1790. 3 volumes.
These 3 volumes record his voyages to and from Dominica in 1788 and 1790 and his life and work as a medical practitioner on the island and as acting surgeon to the army ordnance at Fort Shirley. They give a graphic picture of life on the island, including detailed observations of the health of slaves on plantations, illustrated with sketches. The journals are located at Shelfmarks MS 2070, MS2900 and MS 3027 within the library's Historic Collections.

Strengths: The collection covers the social and economic history of Dominica in the late 18th century and includes information about medical practice and the health of slaves on plantations.

Size: 3 manuscript volumes

Catalogue: Epixtech/Dynix Online Public Access Catalogue

Catalogue URL: http://webpac.qmlib.abdn.ac.uk/webpac.html

Main URL: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/

Access: The collection is open for consultation to all bona fide visitors on signing a register accepting conditions of use. All archival and most printed material is non-borrowable. Opening hours = Monday to Friday 0930 to 1630.

Acquisition dates: 1943-1980

Note:

Interest: Caribbean

Complete: Complete

Subjects

Slavery

Plantations

Medical treatment

Personal/Corporate names

Troup, Jonathan

Places

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Dominica