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Logwood Trade Debate in the West Indies and Spanish Privileges
A historical memorandum argues for English rights to logwood trade from the Logwood Province of Yucatan and its coast. It details Spanish settlements near Campeachy and Terminos, hostilities before 1667, and the establishment of trade by privateers. The piece notes treaties and the chronicling of investments to protect navigation and colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Mr. Methuen
Madrid
Spain
Fucataza
North Sea
San Francisco de Campeachy
Meridia
Valladolid
Cape Catoche
Earl of Sandwich
Suma-Santa
Laguna de Terminos