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Notes of a conversation with Humphrey Jones, born in Barbados, a plantation owner but Head of the Police since 1 Aug 1831, 25 Aug 1840

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 31, pp. 325-328
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He recommends steamer communication between the West Indies and Africa, offers to supply Black police officers for the expedition from Barbados, gives an opinion on the growth of sugar in Africa and the local market for it, and recommends a number of people with knowledge of the West Indies who were then in London.

Dates

  • Creation: 25 Aug 1840

Extent

4 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 31, pp. 325-328

Former reference:

N 18

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