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Report from special magistrate to Governor of Jamaica, 25th August 1835. Reporting on work and commenting on problems, suggesting that apprentices may be more willing to work for a decent wage and a kind master. (Slaves were freed under the Emancipation Act, and then forced to work as apprentices). From Papers Relative to Abolition of Slavery, Part III (1), 1836.

Date: 1835

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