(DOMINICA) Matson John Quarterly account of the British colo

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(DOMINICA.) Matson, John. Quarterly account of the British colonial government at Dominica. Document Signed as "J. Matson, Presid't.," 15 x 18 3/4 inches, with docketing on verso; full separation down center fold, wear to all edges and along center fold with minimal loss of text, soiling on verso. Dominica, 22 December 1796

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This financial summary of the small British colony in the Leeward Islands is headed "Abstract of the Quarterly Contingent Account of the Government of Dominica." John Matson (1746-1805) was president of the island's council, and became acting governor after the death of the previous governor. Matson's main expenses were for the support of a British regiment "and distressed emigrants," with smaller sums for the repair of the government house, fees to private schooners which delivered official messages, and the printing of a "notice to persons who may import Negroes." The expenses were covered by the sale of a government sloop and 132 barrels of pork.