Buxton to Thomas Macaulay, arguing that the British sugar-growing colonies were now far less in danger of attack either from outside or internally than when slavery existed, and that the military forces had therefore been considerably reduced, a fact that would much impress the French, 5 Apr 1841
He therefore asks him to obtain copies of statistics on this matter so that Buxton might check his theory and, if proved right, persuade Lushington or William Evans to move for papers in the House so that it might be publicised. (Copy.)
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- Creation: 5 Apr 1841
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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20, p. 214
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