The Cambridge History of the British Empire: The growth of the new Empire, l783-1870Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians The University Press, 1940 - Great Britain |
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... Governor Cunningham , who had aroused the fury of the Barbadian Legislature , in June 1782 , a special effort was made to conciliate the islanders . The new Governor , David Parry , was furnished with Instructions which differed in ...
... Governor Cunningham , who had aroused the fury of the Barbadian Legislature , in June 1782 , a special effort was made to conciliate the islanders . The new Governor , David Parry , was furnished with Instructions which differed in ...
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... Governor and its necessity proved.2 In 1801 Governor Beaujon was instructed to transmit the outstanding balance of the Government Chest amounting to £ 6293 to England ; 3 and when acknowledging its receipt , Portland explained that the ...
... Governor and its necessity proved.2 In 1801 Governor Beaujon was instructed to transmit the outstanding balance of the Government Chest amounting to £ 6293 to England ; 3 and when acknowledging its receipt , Portland explained that the ...
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... Governor's discretion . If he so decided , the number of members must not exceed six excluding himself . The Bishop ... Governor desired . The Governor alone was to have the right of introducing business for discussion . The ...
... Governor's discretion . If he so decided , the number of members must not exceed six excluding himself . The Bishop ... Governor desired . The Governor alone was to have the right of introducing business for discussion . The ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 1 |
The Conflict with Revolutionary France 17931802 | 36 |
The Struggle with Napoleon 18031815 | 83 |
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