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a superiority over every other British colony. It is entirely exempt from the droughts and hurricanes which at times so severely affect the other islands; and with Guiana it can vie in fertility of soil, whilst it possesses a great and decided advantage over it, being well and naturally drained of its surface water; requiring very little labor and expense to bring the land into cultivation. It is essentially favorable therefore to cultivators with small means, who may by degrees ultimately increase their estates and their capital to any extent. At the present time, several large Sugar-estates, besides others producing Cocoa and Coffee are owned by colored proprietors; one of whom is a member of the legislative Council and another a Stipendiary Justice of the peace; their standing therefore in society is not only legally but practically respectful and dignified; and the advancement meets with no obstacle from the feeling on prejudices on any class of the Community. The undersigned respectfully submits these few hurried observations to the attention of His Excellency, hoping that they may contain the substance of the information required; but he will be happy to answer any queries or make any further explanations which may be considered desirable. William A Burnley Agent for the Colony of Trinidad.To His Excellency Sir Colin Campbell, K.C.B. Governor & Commander in Chief &c &c &c.