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Logwood Trade Security Policy in Jamaica 1672
Earl of Arlington reports Sir Thomas Modyford describes a vast logwood region in Yamaha with English presence expanding inland. Sir Thomas Lynch sends depositions and a proclamation to regulate the trade. He orders vessels leaving Port Royal to sail in small squadrons of at least four, bond to stay together, and obey the governor to prevent piracy and protect the crown’s interests.
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Earl of Arlington
Thomas Modyford
Yamaha
West Indies
Thomas Lynch
Port Royal
Bond