Claims and Resources of the West Indian Colonies: A Letter to the W. E. Gladstone (1850)

""Claims and Resources of the West Indian Colonies: A Letter to W. E. Gladstone"" is a book written by E. Stanley and published in 1850. The book is a letter addressed to W. E. Gladstone, who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the United Kingdom at the time. The book discusses the economic and political situation of the West Indian colonies, which were under British rule at the time. Stanley argues that the colonies were not receiving the support and resources they needed from the British government, and that this was hindering their economic development. The book also discusses the issue of slavery in the West Indies, which had been abolished in the British Empire in 1833. Stanley argues that the compensation paid to slave owners had drained the resources of the colonies and that more support was needed to help the newly freed slaves. Overall, ""Claims and Resources of the West Indian Colonies"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the economic and political situation of the West Indies in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire and the Caribbean region.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.