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1766-Nov.-01

1766-Nov.-01: British regulations prohibited the export of colonial merchandise from Dominica to any part of Europe located north of Cape Finisterre, except …

HT-AFAM-1767-000053

1766-Nov.-01: British regulations prohibited the export of colonial merchandise from Dominica to any part of Europe located north of Cape Finisterre, except to Great Britain. Conversely, sugar imported into Dominica could be legally shipped to various European states south of Cape Finisterre under established rules. These geographical trade boundaries were designed to centralize the flow of wealth toward London while allowing limited regional exchange. Such administrative nuances were vital for Saint-Domingue merchants who navigated the complex legal landscape of the Caribbean trade.

Source  ·  HT-AFAM-1767-000053 Affiches Américaines, Feb. 1767 / Bates: HT-AFAM-1767-000053