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CHAP. VII. Of the trade of the iſland, previous to its reduction by the French laſt war, with a relation of that circumſtance; and the articles of capitulation to which it ſurrendered. 104 CHAP. VIII. Of the government of the iſland under the French, with a relation of the diſireſſed ſituation of the Engliſh inhabitants, until its reſtoration to Great Britain; an account of that event, and ſeveral other ſubjects. 138 CHAP. IX. An account of the diviſion of the iſland into pariſhes and towns, with a deſcription of its capital, the principal buildings, fortifications, and harbour; together with obſervations on Prince Rupert's Bay, and the grand Savannah in that iſland. 171 CHAP. X. The civil government, officers, courts, and other ſubjects relative to them; alſo a deſcription of the militia of that iſland. 195 CHAP. XI. Deſcription of the white inhabitants, free people of colour, and native Indians of the iſland; their manners and cuſtoms, with obſervations. 208 CHAP. XII. Of the negro ſlaves of this iſland, their rebellion and reduction, the uſage, manners, cuſtoms, and characters of theſe people in general in the Weſt Indies. 224 CHAP. XIII. Of the preſent trade of the iſland, and the free port of Roſeau, with remarks. Conclusion. 276
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