British Honduras, 1779-1783, Original Correspondence : Correspondence; Petition 1779-1783.

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Settler colonialism--West Indies.

Settler colonialism.

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CO 101/42/1. Reference to number of councillors in Grenada; encloses list of the Council of Grenada. A C Adye. Grenada, Folios 3 - 5. 13 Feb 1805. CO 101/42/2. Acknowledges receipt of a circular despatch referring to Spanish vessels and trade with Spanish colonies. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 6 - 7. 14 Feb 1805. CO 101/42/3. Transmits the Naval Office lists of vessels entered and cleared at the ports of St George and Grenville during the quarter ending 31 December 1804; lists include information such as vessel names, where vessel was built, and 'cargo'. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 8 - 14. 14 Feb 1805. CO 101/42/4. Refers to information requested by Secretary of State in despatch dated 4 October 1804, relating to slavery and enslaved persons; does not have information ready to send relating to the total number of free 'Negroes' and 'coloured people'; sends information relating to other heads of information about slavery; encloses account of all the enslaved persons of African descent imported into Grenada every year since 1788, and of the number of persons re-exported in each year; encloses account of number of enslaved persons currently in Grenada divided in 'classes'; refers to legislation regarding the 'protection' of slaves and failing of some 'Guardians' to having taken the requisite oath. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 15 - 22. 15 Feb 1805. CO 101/42/5. Draft; acknowledges receipt of letter; refers to hostilities with Spain and Spanish vessels; reports appointment of General Maitland as Governor of Grenada. Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 23 - 24. 6 Apr 1805. CO 101/42/6. Draft; transmits copy of a letter from Mr Sturges Bourne to Mr Cooke containing an application from Robert Otway requesting that his accounts during the period he acted as receiver of the forfeited estates at Grenada may be examined [not in item]; encloses a letter from Mr Wood, relating to some Bills of exchange [not in item]. Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 25 - 26. 7 Mar 1805. CO 101/42/7. Expresses his gratitude for appointment as Governor. Frederick Maitland, Governor of Grenada, Folios 27 - 28. 11 Mar 1805. CO 101/42/8. Draft; transmits copy of a letter addressed to him by Messrs Lang, Turing & Company with certain documents to enable Mr Richard Landreth to obtain possession and management of an estate in Grenada in order to secure the payment of a debt due to the Crown. Secretary of State, Whitehall, Folios 23 - 24. 21 Mar 1805. CO 101/42/9. Reports arrival of a large French force in Caribbean seas; reports has put island under martial law; refers to 'negro labour. ' A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 31 - 32. 24 Mar 1805. CO 101/42/10. Acknowledges receipt of letter with enclosures. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 33 - 34. 24 Mar 1805. CO 101/42/11. Refers to the 'very superior Squadron of the Enemy'; reports none of British colonies have been lost; provides update on military situation; refers to the seats in the Council. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 35 - 36. 18 Apr 1805. CO 101/42/12. Transmits two Acts passed by the Legislature of Grenada [not in item]; 'An Act for Granting an Aid to His Majesty by placing a Certain Proportion of Negro Labor at the Disposal of the Governor or Commander in Chief for the Time Being to be Appropriated for the Public Service in Case of Emergency'; 'An Act to Make a Provision for the Honourable Thomas Bridgwater in Case of his Resignation of His Office of Chief Justice of these Islands'. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 37 - 38. 27 Apr 1805. CO 101/42/13. Acknowledges receipt of despatch relating to forfeited estates in Grenada and bills of exchange. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 39 - 40. 27 Apr 1805. CO 101/42/14. Acknowledges receipt of despatch relating to an estate owned by the late Mr Ashworth. A C Adye, Grenada, Folios 41 - 42. 28 Apr 1805. CO 101/42/15. Draft; acknowledges receipt of letters; refers to arrival of French squadron, Adye's recommendation of Mr Otway to be a member of Council. Secretary of State, Whitehall, London, Folios 43 - 44. 20 Jun 1805. CO 101/42/16. Reports that news of the arrival of the enemy's fleet from Cadiz at Martinique, was received at Barbados on 15 May; reports he arrived in Grenada on 17 May; reports logistics involved in his taking command of the government; refers to 'Negro labour' [enslaved labour]; refers to increase of colonial corps consisting of two officers, and 54 'coloured or Black people'; related enclosures. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 45 - 54. 1 Jun 1805. CO 101/42/17. Reports that King's Commission to him to be Governor of Grenada has not yet arrived; reports as soon as Lord Nelson's arrival, with his fleet, was known, martial law ceased, which had taken place for five or six days due to intelligence which turned out to be ill founded; refers to trade of island. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 55 - 56. 4 Jul 1805. CO 101/42/18. Reports on 'age and infirmities' of Mr Bridgewater, Chief Judge of Grenada and thinks it is essential to find someone who is qualified to do this job. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 57 - 58. 12 Jul 1805. CO 101/42/19. Reports arrival of letter and commission appointing him Governor of Grenada. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 59 - 60. 16 Jul 1805. CO 101/42/20. Transmits copies of two acts passed by the Legislature of Grenada [not in item], dated 23 May 1805 and 29 & 30 May 1805. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 61 - 62. 20 Jul 1805. CO 101/42/21. Transmits copies of his address to the Council and Assembly, with their replies; refers to his salary as Governor. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 63 - 74. 20 Jul 1805. CO 101/42/22. Refers to position of Chief Judge of Grenada; temporary appointment of Mr Adye; related enclosures. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 75 - 88. 24 Jul 1805. CO 101/42/23. Draft; acknowledges receipt of letters; refers to Governor's salary, and position of Chief Justice. Secretary of State, Whitehall, London, Folios 89 - 92. 3 Oct 1805. CO 101/42/24. Reports he has received a petition from William Davis Robinson, a subject of the United States of America, resident at 'the Carracas' [Caracas], South America, reference to importing goods; related enclosures. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 93 - 115. 26 Jul 1805. CO 101/42/25. Transmits a copy of an act passed and assented on 20 July 1805, settling the Governor's salary [not in item]. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 116 - 117. 2 Aug 1805. CO 101/42/26. Transmits the quarterly lists from the Naval Office of Grenada, ending 30 June 1805 [includes information on trade in enslaved peoples]. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 118 - 124. 12 Aug 1805. CO 101/42/27. Refers to Charles Expelly, an Issuing Clerk of the Commissary stationed at an outpost, found guilty of embezzling part of the provisions under his charge; was found guilty and sentenced to death, but the jury recommended him for mercy, and Maitland granted him a conditional pardon, that he should serve as a soldier in the 60th or any other regiment in Jamaica, or wherever he may be ordered, for an unlimited time; Maitland ordered he serve in Jamaica as he is notorious in Grenada, and in the 60th regiment as he is German and there are other men raised in Germany in that regiment. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 125 - 126. 13 Aug 1805. CO 101/42/28. Refers to license, which had nearly expired, permitting entry of American vessels with articles imported from United States in British bottoms; question of whether license should be continued or not was put to the Council and they recommended it continue; has issued a proclamation adopting advice of Council; related enclosures. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 127 - 130. 13 Aug 1805. CO 101/42/29. Acknowledges receipt of circular relating to the Board of Health. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 131 - 132. 13 Aug 1805. CO 101/42/30. Acknowledges receipt of letters. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 133 - 134. 7 Sep 1805. CO 101/42/31. Transmits a General Return of the Militia of Grenada for August 1805; transmits a Return of the Prices Current of Articles, on 1 September 1805. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 135 - 139. 7 Sep 1805. CO 101/42/32. Draft; acknowledges receipt of letters; refers to petition of Mr Robinson for license to import from Spanish ports in South America, trade license for ships from United States of America, conditional pardon of Charles Expelly, and functions of Maitland's office.

Secretary of State, Whitehall, London, Folios 140 - 143. 21 Nov 1805. CO 101/42/33. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 144 - 145. 7 Sep 1805. CO 101/42/34. Prices Current of articles for 1 October 1805. Grenada, Folio 146. 5 Dec 1805. CO 101/42/35. Refers to Mr Otway's recommendation for a seat in the Council. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 147 - 150. 9 Oct 1805. CO 101/42/36. Transmits the quarterly lists of the Naval Office of Grenada, ending 30 September 1805 [includes

information on trade in enslaved persons]. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 151 - 158. 22 Oct 1805. CO 101/42/37. Acknowledges receipt of Circular letter of 27 August which reported the death of the Duke of Gloucester. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 159 - 160. 26 Oct 1805. CO 101/42/38. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 161 - 162. 26 Oct 1805. CO 101/42/39. Requests advice from the Attorney and Solicitor General regarding escheated property; related enclosure. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 163 - 166. 31 Oct 1805. CO 101/42/40. Refers to absence of Mr Austin, Rector of parish of St George [who is 'cultivating a Sugar Estate he possesses at Surinam']. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 167 - 168. 3 Nov 1805. CO 101/42/41. Requests advice on duties and authority over certain decisions; reports on Money Bill, which has not yet been passed; encloses minutes of the Council on 2 November 1805. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 169 - 172. 8 Nov 1805. CO 101/42/42. Transmits a certificate granted to Robert Otway, former Receiver for the forfeited estates in Grenada, by the Governor and Council, upon examination of his accounts; related enclosures. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 173 - 187. 9 Nov 1805. CO 101/42/43. Transmits the Prices Current for articles on 1 November 1805. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folio 188. 9 Nov 1805. CO 101/42/44. Draft; refers to report that discharge of public business in Grenada has been inconsistent with instructions; sends copy of report from Law Officers [not in item]; refers to recommendation of Mr Otway for a seat in the Council. Secretary of State, Whitehall, London, Folios 189 - 191. 16 Jan 1806. CO 101/42/45. Refers to case of 'an Orphan left destitute' as a result of the death of Reverend McFair, Rector of St Johns and St Marks, and of his wife who died a few days later. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 192 - 193. 19 Dec 1805. CO 101/42/46. Transmits duplicate of Prices Current for 1 November 1805, and Prices Current for 1 December 1805. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 194 - 195. 19 Dec 1805. CO 101/42/47. Refers to Mr G Smith, an English Barrister, who has been appointed Chief Judge of Grenada. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 196 - 197. 23 Dec 1805. CO 101/42/48. Reports he received 'with the most heartfelt Joy' Circular reporting Nelson's victory against the combined French and Spanish fleet off Cadiz. Frederick Maitland, Grenada, Folios 198 - 199. 26 Dec 1805. CO 101/42/49. Miscellaneous, Grenada, Folios 200 - 258. Includes: extract from the evidence of Alexander Campbell, one of the Committee of the Legislature of Grenada, reporting on queries concerning 'the protection & management of Slaves' with letter from Wilberforce, dated 28 January 1805; letter dated 12 February 1805 referring to Mr Otway's accounts; letter dated 12 February 1805, forwarding a letter from Robert Otway [in item]; letter dated 28 February 1805, from W Wood, referring to his brother Captain Wood, Commander of Ship, who in 1795 commanded a sloop of war, and took a prize called The Brothers on a voyage from Martinique to Trinidad, with related enclosures; proclamation dated 7 March 1805 appointing Frederick Maitland to be Governor of Grenada; letter dated 13 March 1805, from Lang & Turing, transmitting a deed relating to a sugar plantation called La Fortune, refers to enslaved persons of African heritage; letter from the Admiralty Office, dated 18 March 1805, referring to appointment of Frederick Maitland as Governor of Grenada; letter dated 24 March 1805 from A C Adye, transmitting documents showing sentiments of the Council and Assembly on a recent publication in the Gazette of Trinidad referring to, in the Council's words, the 'administration of Justice on the Suppression of the late Rebellion and Insurrection in this Island'; related enclosures and printed article in French in the Trinidad Weekly [?], 12 January 1805; letters dated 1 and 4 April 1805 from Treasury Department; letters dated 24 July and 2 August 1805 from A C Adye; letter dated 6 August 1805 from Treasury on subject of forfeited estates; note dated 18 September 1805 from Admiralty Office; letter dated 20 September 1805 from Treasury; letter dated 25 September 1805 from Treasury on subject of forfeited estates; letter dated 9 December 1805 from Treasury on claim made by Dr Cockburne on estate of Plaisance; letter dated 9 December 1805 from Treasury referring to widow and children of late F C M Clozier; letter dated 13 December 1805 from Office of Committee of Privy Council for Trade, Whitehall relating to importing certain articles from United States of America in American vessels. Jan-Dec 1805.

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