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Speech to the Jamaica Assembly on Peace and Prosperity 1720
Sir Nicholas Lares delivers a cautious address to the Jamaica Assembly four days after prorogation. He urges unity, warns against divisive factions, asserts his and his descendants’ shared interests with the planters, and challenges the Assembly to propose measures for the island’s welfare under the king’s authority. He claims prior efforts to secure peace and prosperity and invites collaboration in future actions aligned with duty and royal interest.
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Nicholas Lares
Honourable Assembly of
Jamaica
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