Miscellaneous documents relating to former slaves within British colonies, c. 1836-1838

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Letter from J. Stirling (Perth) to Sir John Barrow, August 1836, disastrous consequences of abolition of slavery in British colonies; suggests if Chinese and Indian labourers were brought to Western Australia with livestock and supplies from East Indies British planters could compete with slave planters; suitability of northern coast and Dampier Island for settlement.

A memoranda: 'List of colonies with the number of slaves and returns made in each according to the registry last received'

A memoranda: 'Classified statement of proprietors and slaves.'

The opinions of various cabinet ministers on the question of the position of kidnapped former slaves.

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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