Jamaica, 21 Nov 1791 - 14 Oct 1792, Despatches : Newspaper clipping; Petition; List; Proclamation; Financial document; Acts and Legislation; Minutes; Address; Correspondence; Returns 21 Nov 1791 - 14 Oct 1792.

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Settler colonialism--West Indies.

Settler colonialism.

Jamaica.

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CO 137/89/1. Despatch (16 enclosures): Major General Williamson's lodgings, addresses from Council and Assembly, report from Honduras, Assembly made propositions regarding embargo, Governor's speech, addresses and answers enclosed. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 10, Folios 2-27. 13 Nov 1790. CO 137/89/2. Correspondence from Major General Williamson: announcing his arrival in Jamaica. Jamaica, Folios 28-29. 14 Nov 1790. CO 137/89/3. Draft despatch from Secretary of State to Earl of Effingham (no. 8): purchase of the Penn at Up Park on the public account, the protection of fugitive slaves given in the Spanish colonies: case of Mr. McGregor's slaves in Cuba, Black Corps. Jamaica, Folios 30-32. 7 Jan 1791. CO 137/89/4. Draft despatch from Secretary of State to Earl of Effingham (no. 9): receipt of Governor's despatch no. 10, reply to follow shortly. Jamaica, Folios 33-34. 7 Jan 1791. CO 137/89/5. Draft despatch from Secretary of State to Major General Williamson (no. 2): no further quarters for officers are required, expects to hear shortly on subject of Black Corps. Jamaica, Folios 34 -35. 7 Jan 1791. CO 137/89/6. Despatch (2 enclosures): receipt of circular despatch reporting amicable termination of Spanish dispute, death of HRH The Duke of Cumberland, expenses incurred by government for defence. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 11, Folios 36-39. 11 Dec 1790. CO 137/89/7. Correspondence from Major General Williamson: raising of Black Corps. Jamaica, Folios 40-42. 19 Dec 1790. CO 137/89/8. Account of expenses incurred by government and paid for by agent general with an estimate of further expense to complete what has been ordered. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 12, Folios 42-43. 26 Dec 1790. CO 137/89/9. Correspondence from Williamson: the state of the stores in the Ordinance Department, report on activities at Cuba. Jamaica, Folios 43-45. 27 Dec 1790. CO 137/89/10. Draft despatch from Secretary of State to Earl of Effingham (no. 10): accommodation for Williamson, as his residence as Lieutenant Governor, satisfaction that Black Corps could have been raised if required. Jamaica, Folios 46-47. 8 Mar 1791. CO 137/89/11. Draft despatch from Secretary of State to Williamson: congratulated on his arrival, comments regarding the state of the stores in the Ordinance Department, intelligence regarding activities at Cuba. Jamaica, Folios 48-49. 8 Mar 1791. CO 137/89/12. Correspondence from Governor's secretary: Spanish Edict regarding fugitive 'Negroes' from British colonies taking refuge in those of Spain (enclosed), translation to follow. Jamaica, Folios 50-84. 24 Jan 1791. CO 137/89/13. Despatch: return from trip to north of island, urges application being made for a grant of Navy Island near Port Antonio is not met. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 13, Folios 85-86. 30 Jan 1791. CO 137/89/14. Draft circular despatch (no. 4) to Major Williamson and Earl of Effingham: Reports of the Committee of the House of Commons on the Slave Trade have been under consideration, Wilberforce's' motion for Bill 'for preventing the further Importation of African Negroes into the British Colonies and Plantations' was voted against by 163 to 88, disturbances at Dominica, threat of uprisings in region, report required on state of Jamaica regarding such threats. Jamaica, Folios 87-89. 21 Apr 1791. CO 137/89/15. Despatch (12 enclosures, including address from Assembly on duties, list of Laws passed in recent session): Black Corps, state of St. Domingo, sugar being shipped at Kingston. Jamaica, Folios 90-108. 19 Mar 1791. CO 137/89/16. Correspondence from Williamson: accommodation of troops, Black Corps. Jamaica, Folios 109-110. 20 Mar 1791. CO 137/89/17. Importance of Navy Island in Port Antonio: plan of East and West Harbours enclosed. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 15, Folios 111-113. 21 Apr 1791. CO 137/89/18. Secret despatch (1 enclosure): experience at Havana of Mr. Donaldson, a Kingston merchant, who was received with hostility by Spanish government, rumours of war. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, unnumbered secret despatch, Folios 114-117. 31 May 1791. CO 137/89/19. Correspondence from Williamson: hospital stores, moveable hospitals and camp equipment. Jamaica, Folios 118-119. 27 May 1791. CO 137/89/20. Return of Mr. Sewell, assistant general of Jamaica to England. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Folio 120. 1 Jun 1791. CO 137/89/21. Plans in case of hostilities with Spain. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, unnumbered private despatch, Folios 121-122. 12 Jun 1791. CO 137/89/22. Despatch (three enclosures); return of Col. Hunter from Bay of Honduras, concerns regarding numerous vacancies on Council. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 16, Folios 123-127. 12 Jun 1791. CO 137/89/23. Draft despatch from Secretary of State to Earl of Effingham (no. 11): importance of Navy Island in Port Antonio, raising of a Black Corps, apprehension expressed by House on recently imposed duties, nothing further to the repeal of Spanish edict formerly protecting fugitive slaves. Jamaica, Folios 128-130. 8 Aug 1791. CO 137/89/24. Governor on a cruise around island inspecting fords and harbours; forwards duplicate despatch 12th June. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Folios 131-134. 2 Jul 1791. CO 137/89/25. Correspondence from Williamson: reports all is quiet in Jamaica following the news of majority vote in favour of a continuance of the Slave Trade. Jamaica, Folios 135-136. 4 Jul 1791. CO 137/89/26. Correspondence from Williamson enclosing extracts from Port-au-Prince in Hispaniola, given to him by Monsieur Mari, who is opposed 'to every measure the National Assembly may take to enforce the Decree and that the people of Colour shall not be eligible to any office in the government of the colony - they have armed forty [?] thousand'. Jamaica, Folios 137-148. 5 Aug 1791. CO 137/89/27. Despatch: acknowledges receipt of the circular regarding the rejection of the Bill for abolishing the slave trade, reports that there is little chance of 'formidable conspiracies' in Jamaica as the condition of slaves is 'much improved'. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 17, Folios 149-150. 6 Aug 1791. CO 137/89/28. Correspondence from Henry Dundas to Col. Despard regarding suspension of Despard. Jamaica, Folios 151-152. 4 Oct 1791. CO 137/89/29. Despatch: account of insurrection in St. Domingo, reports situation in Jamaica. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 1, Folios 153-154. 7 Sep 1791. CO 137/89/30. Despatch (3 enclosures); further accounts of insurrection in St. Domingo, reports no such problems in Jamaica. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 2, Folios 154-162. 17 Sep 1791. CO 137/89/31. Correspondence from Williamson: report of insurrection at St. Domingo. Jamaica, Folios 163-164. 18 Sep 1791. CO 137/89/32. Copy of letter from Earl of Effingham to secretary of war, regarding Williamson's recommendation of Captain James as major of brigade. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, Folios 165-166. 16 Sep 1791. CO 137/89/33. Draft despatch from Secretary of State to Earl of Effingham (no. 12): dispute over appointment of Captain James as major of brigade. Jamaica, Folios 167-168. 11 Nov 1791. CO 137/89/34. Draft correspondence from Secretary of State to Williamson: removal of regiment from Barbados to Jamaica, circular regarding royal anxiety to prevent insurrection in West Indies. Jamaica, Folios 169-170. 11 Nov 1791. CO 137/89/35. Draft correspondence from Secretary of State to Williamson: no additional supply of ordinance stores will be sent to Jamaica. Jamaica, Folio 171. 12 Nov 1791. CO 137/89/36. Copy of correspondence from Williamson to Secretary of War: position of major of brigade. Jamaica, Folios 172-173. 9 Sep 1791. CO 137/89/37. Draft correspondence from Secretary of State to Williamson: appointment of major of brigade. Jamaica, Folios 174-175. 13 Nov 1791. CO 137/89/38. Private from Effingham: delay of packet; receipt of some news yet to be imparted. Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham, Governor of Jamaica, unnumbered private despatch, Folios 176-177.

5 Nov 1791. CO 137/89/39. Price list for [import/export?] goods at Kingston. Jamaica, Folio 178. 24 Sep 1791. CO 137/89/40. Price list for [import/export?] goods at Kingston. Jamaica, Folio 178-178. 15 Oct 1791. CO 137/89/41. Correspondence from Williamson: insurrection at Cape François, poor defence of Jamaica, additional troops required. Jamaica, Folios 180-181. 6 Nov 1791. CO 137/89/42. Miscellaneous items: address of the Assembly forwarded by Stephen Fuller, Agent for Jamaica further to case of

six 'negroes' who absconded from the plantation of John Wilcox McGregor to Cuba correspondence from Nathaniel Bayly regarding his recommendation for a prize seal to hold a seat in Council extract from Mr. Donaldson's letter reporting his visit to 'the Havannah' [Havana] in the Diana frigate correspondence from Stephen Fuller regarding Hispaniola accounts of forces and supplies in Jamaica memorial from Fuller requesting arms. Jamaica, Folios 182-212. 1791.

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