An essay evenly discussing the present condition and interest of Barbadoes : and considerations for ye rendring peaceable to it selfe and usefull to this common wealth, without the hazard & ye charge of sending a fleet to reduce it, [1650?].

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An essay evenly discussing the present condition and interest of Barbadoes : and considerations for ye rendring peaceable to it selfe and usefull to this common wealth, without the hazard & ye charge of sending a fleet to reduce it, [1650?].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37129896

A 1650? review of the political situation in Barbados and plea to the British Commonwealth government to abstain from using force against the colony and to introduce measures to promote trade between the island and mother country. The essay was probably written in London following Parliament's Oct., 1650, enaction of punitive measures, possibly by George Martin or another supporter of Lord Willoughby's conciliatory policies.

1 v. (20 p.) ; 31 cm.

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