Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin

Chapter 2

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JAMAICA.

Shipwreck--Death of Lady Elgin--Position of a Governor in a West Indian Colony such as Jamaica--State of Public Opinion in the Island--Questions of Finance, Education, Agriculture, the Labouring Classes, Religion, the Church--Harmonising Influences of British Connexion--Resignation --Appointment to Canada.