| Description | Letters from employees and others mainly at Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas. Most of the letters are addressed to Chamberlain, but a small number are addressed to others.
The letters include ones requesting items such as medicine; letters applying for work; letters of apology; and letters in appreciation of Chamberlain on his departure from Andros.
The file contains the following items:
/1: Letter from William Neeily and his family to James [Levins?], saying that they will 'have nothing to do with the place any more'. 1887.
/2: Letter from R. A. J. Pickstock and others to Neville Chamberlain welcoming him to Mastic Point. 25 December 1891.
/3: Letter from Adam Deane to Chamberlain regarding working for Chamberlain. 13 April 1892.
/4: Letter from George A. Davis to Mr Physight [Justice of the Peace in Nicholls Town] requesting a job as a policeman. 19 May 1892.
/5: Letter from Thomas B. McDonald to Chamberlain requesting medicine. 10 April 1893.
/6: Letter from George A. Watkins to J. R. Knowles regarding cashing of a cheque. 12 June 1893.
/7: Letter from the citizens of Mastic Point requesting the establisment of a school. 23 October 1893.
/8: Letter from [Siscler Stacdiel and Thorplus Francis?] to Mr Rentes [Justice of the Peace of the Bahamas]. 5 December 1893.
/9: Letter from Hermon Gaitor thanking Chamberlain for sending '$2 in articles from his cutting'. 13 December 1893.
/10: Letter from Henry Colebrook [President of Grand Stone Friendly Society] to Chamberlain requesting to visit Chamberlain on Christmas Day. See also NC1/16/2/24 for a letter from Chamberlain to his sister, referring to Colebrook's letter. 23 December 1893.
/11: Letter from Henry Martin to Chamberlain. January 1894.
/12: Letter from [Mrs S. Brown?] regarding money. 20 January 1894.
/13: Letter from John Edden inviting Chamberlain to his daughter's wedding. 7 May 1894.
/14: Letter from Henry Colbrook regarding cutting of wood. 21 June 1894.
/15: Letter from [Elijah Finleer?] to Chamberlain regarding land. 22 October 1894.
/16: Letter from [Theoplas Francis?] to [Austen?] Chamberlain regarding his illness. 11 February 1895.
/17: Letter from Sarah Mcmins to Chamberlain regarding money. 2 March 1895.
/18: Unsigned letter to Chamberlain regarding unsatisfactory work by one of Chamberlain's employees. 30 March 1895.
/19: Letter from Thomas B. McDonald to Chamberlain regarding working as a cook for Chamberlain. 19 November 1896.
/20: Letter from the members of All Saints Church Club thanking Chamberlain for his gift to the club and in appreciation of Chamberlain. 21 December 1896.
/21: Letter from F. B. Matthews [rector on Andros Island] to Chamberlain in appreciation of Chamberlain for his support to the All Saints Church Club, and giving comments on the people of the Bahamas. 24 December 1896.
/22: Letter from Isaac Taylor to Chamberlain requesting help. 23 January 1897.
/23: Letter from Thomas A. Bain in appreciation of Chamberlain on his departure from Andros Island. 1 March 1897.
/24: Letter from [P. G. Mashur?] in appreciation of Chamberlain on his departure from Mastic Point. 3 March 1897.
/25: Letter from Titus Ferguson wishing Chamberlain well on his departure from Mastic Point. 4 March 1897.
/26: Unsigned note regarding his or her grievance against someone who set their house on fire. Not dated.
/27-28: Letters from William Holbert to Chamberlain requesting medicine and food. Not dated.
/29: Letter from Danuel Woodside to Chamberlain regarding money in the bank. Not dated.
/30: Letter from Joseph Russell to Chamberlain requesting medicine. Not dated.
/31: Letter from Robert Fowler to Chamberlain regarding pine. Not dated.
/32: Letter from William Henry Holbert to Chamberlain regarding feet problems requiring him to return home [?]. Not dated.
/33: Letter from Henry Colebrook [President of the Grand Stone Society] to Chamberlain regarding him being unable to visit on Christmas Day and him wishing to visit Chamberlain on New Years Day. Not dated.
/34: Letter from Henry Fargarson to 'Boss' regarding a debt owed. Not dated.
/35: Letter from George Miller to Chamberlain regarding a debt. Not dated.
/36: Letter from the citizens of Mastic Point regarding a count of the number of children. Not dated.
/37: Letter from Edward Ambruster to Chamberlain regarding sickness and Titus Ferguson. Not dated.
/38: Letter from Abram Roal. Not dated.
/39: Letter from Mary Jane Rollo to Chamberlain regarding death of Willington. Not dated.
/40: Letter from Edward Ambruster to Chamberlain. Not dated.
/41: Letter from Ross McKenzie to Chamberlain regarding him being unable to work due to toothache. Not dated.
/42: Letter from Amas Smith urging Chamberlain to give nothing to Addam Gatur. Not dated.
/43: Letter from Leviticus Furgushon to Chamberlain requesting something at Christmas[?]. Not dated.
/44: Letter from Daniel Woodside to Chamberlain. Not dated.
/45: Letter from Robert Fowler to Chamberlain. Not dated.
/46: Letter from William Russell to Chamberlain. Not dated.
/47: Letter from Henry Martin to 'Mrs Nouls' [Mrs Knowles] offering her a pair of boots. Not dated.
/48: Letter from Captain John Edden asking Chamberlain what time he will be ready for him to go to Nassau. Not dated.
/49: Letter from James Martin to Chamberlain requesting medicine. Not dated.
/50: Letter from George Davis giving a reference for Amilder Burnside. Not dated.
/51: Letter from George A. Davis applying for the position of light keeper at Nicholls Town. Not dated.
/52: Letter from W. A. McKenzie to Chamberlain requesting a holiday following the death of Willington Rolle. Not dated.
/53: Unsigned letter requesting Chamberlain to forgive him for smoking. Not dated.
/54: Letter from Isaac Taylor to Chamberlain offering to sell some plants to Chamberlain. Not dated.
/55: Letter from R. A. J. Pickstock and various other members of the church at Mastic Point in appreciation of Chamberlain on his departure from Andros Island. Not dated. |