Category Archives: Sources

These are transcriptions from letters sent to Britain by the Governor of Jamaica, Alexander Lindsay, the Earl of Balcarres (1752-1825), about the Second Maroon War (1795-96). They help to illustrate the climate of fear among whites in the Caribbean during … Continue reading →

The Simon Taylor letters are a rich source for exploring the worldview of the Jamaican planter class in the period covered by semester 1 of this special subject. Click here