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Wigbold Crommelin

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Wigbold Crommelin

Hénero: Homber

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Governor Crommelin warns that only peace can save the colony

📅 14 Febrüari 1754

In a letter dated 14 February 1754, Governor Wigbold Crommelin acknowledged that colonial forces could not defeat the Maroons and argued that peace was necessary to prevent the colony’s collapse....

Crommelin renews his plea for peace with the Ndyuka

📅 11 Sèptèmber 1759

In a letter dated 11 September 1759, Governor Crommelin again argued that peace with the Ndyuka was necessary to save the colony. The campaign to force Maroon communities back under plantation...

Crommelin complains that the Ndyuka treaty is not being observed

📅 29 Desèmber 1761

In a letter dated 29 December 1761, Governor Crommelin complained about compliance with the 1760 peace treaty. The complaint shows that treaty relations remained contested and that the colonial...