Observations on the present state of the island of Jamaica, 1774 May 14.Dalling, JohnengManuscript of a detailed description of the geography, population, economy, government, and social organization of Jamaica by John Dalling, who was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the colony in 1767. Topics include agriculture, the sugar trade and the mechanics of a typical sugar plantation, slavery and slave customs, and relations between the racesBinding: Contemporary marbled wrappers. Title label on front wrapper: "Observations on Jamaica. Colonel Dalling 1774."