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Govr. Johnstone to Mr Dundas, dated Bristol 4 April 1787, relative to the Island of Trinadada, and some other Islands. On the utility of Trinidada to our E. I. Commerce recommends recommends making a settlement on some Islands 78 Leagues to the Eastward o
Title
Govr. Johnstone to Mr Dundas, dated Bristol 4 April 1787, relative to the Island of Trinadada, and some other Islands. On the utility of Trinidada to our E. I. Commerce recommends recommends making a settlement on some Islands 78 Leagues to the Eastward of Brazils Lat: 4 North or 4S. which may be cultivated by Blacks. (docket title)
Place of Origin
Bristol (England)
Date
1787-08-04
Series Heading
M314. Johnstone, George, 1730-1787.
Geography
West Indies, Unspecified
Subject
Harbors -- Access -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, Slave ships, Human settlements -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, Schoring and underpinning, Slave trade -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes
"My dear Sir It is a belief of mine and I have found it to be Vindicated by experience that in some Place arround every Island or Cluster of Rocks which God has placed or thrown up in the ocean there is good Landing and even good shoring... Geo: Johnstone.", Original digital object name: bei-m314, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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