Early Governors' Papers

Kingston 22^nd June 1817

Sir yours of the 2^nd Inst. I read on the subject of John Frields who was committed To Jail in this place. Charged with the Murder of his Negro Girl: His Discription as near as I can recollect is as follows About 29 or 30 years of age 5 feet 9 or 10 Inches high stout made fair complection fair Hair: Sandy whiskers Blue Eyes And a Daring countenance- By choise Examining closely has a wound in his Knee recd at the Battle of the Horse shoe is very fond of his Liquor & Talking- I am Sir your ob^t Hb^l Serv^t

U Allison

War 1812