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Jamaica Dispatch Reveals Trade, Slavery, and Crime Notes
From Jamaica a July 5 report details King Georges and colonial officials negotiating a contract under a kingly seal, prior conflicts with commissioners, and escape of runaways while sugar exports rise. Other items report a violent robbing on the road near Dunkirk, a decency-ensuring burial, and local crime including a sexual assault case.
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Prince Willam
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