SD868. Samuel Moulton-Barrett (brother) to Edward Moulton-Barrett (father)
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 4, 334 (in part).
Bloomsbury Montego Bay
23d Jany 1838
My dearest Papa
Since I shall be compelled to have frequent reference to our beloved Sam whose life we shall never cease to lament, & whose removal from amongst us I can scarcely believe to be reall; I shall Endeavour not to allow my feelings to interfere with the duty which my beloved Sam pointed out for me as a token of his approval of my conduct & of his regard; O my dearest Papa we know not the affection we bear a dear relation till it pleases God to deprive of us of him; I will forbear saying more on this subject.
I have been residing here entirely since I last wrote & have done all in my Power to advance the settlement of all accounts; In reference to the Estates Stock to which I alluded in my last; It is the opinion of Aikman, under whose advice I am now acting in conjunction with Sir J. Rowe, “That in the absence of any valuation of Stock, at the time of the Executors of Edward Barretts giving up charge of the Properties, he concieves [sic] it would be just to deem the numbers at Edward Barretts as the fair Importion to pass with the Properties under the Entail, & the residue should be deemed our dear Sams; This may not appear to you of much moment, though it is necessary to ascertain the distinct Interests: The following is a correct account of the numbers;
[See folder for the account.]
You will thus perceive that the number on these two Estates is more than double at the time they were taken possession of: when I get a correct account of Retreat stock I will forward it to you, together with their value when appraised, Which I expect to get concluded next week. It has not yet been decided whether Mr Farquharson or myself will have the Shipment of the crops now on the ground. I shall endeavour to claim to Establish my rig<ht> to ship it, for in the event of Mr Farquharson do<ing> so he will claim his 6 Per cent whi<ch> will amount to nearly £500 Stg. I have communicated with Sir J. Rowe on the subject & expect an answer next week, when I will instantly let you know the decision, as it will be necessary to Insure on the Margaret Thompson. I have only seen Mr Farquharson once since my return from Town & then only for a few minutes. I hear he takes all his family to Cin. Hill this week to reside; I forwarded the Invoices of Herrings by the “Christian” [illegible word] Sterling & Gordon Yesterday to St Elizabeth. I must now my dearest Papa offer you my thanks for the Splendid present of Clothes you sent me out. I cannot express to you what pleasure it afforded my to recieve such a proof of your love & affection for me, God grant I may never give you cause to Entertain any other feeling for me than affection. you have indeed made me happy; I have not Experienced such happiness for many many years as when I recieved your Box: Space wont allow me to say more. Mr Phillip James called on me yesterday he leaves this country in April. Most affectionate loves & kisses to all Yr dear Party & believe me to be
Yr most affectionately Attached
Sam
The Garland Grove has arrived.
Address, on integral page: E. B. M. Barrett Esq / Messrs Anderson & Son / Mincing Lane / London / P. Pkt / Jany 1838.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Eton College Library.
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