Island of Dominica.
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It is much to be regretted, that ſince this iſland has been in the poſſeſſion of the Engliſh, ſo little pains have been taken to cultivate an union with theſe people, as they might be capable of eſſential ſervice to its internal ſecurity, eſpecially againſt the accumulation of runaway negros in the time of peace; and in war they might be induced to join in its defence, ſhould it be invaded. Yet they are permitted to roam wherever their fancies lead them, as much unnoticed as if no ſuch people were in exiſtence. They are men as well as we, are born with the ſame degree of ſenſibility; and by proper encouragement, might be of material benefit to a country which was originally their own.
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