Copies of the Laws Passed by the Several Colonial Legislatures for the Relief of the Catholics, the Removal of the Disabilities of the Jews, and of Free Persons of Color, West Indies: 1832

Pamphlet published April 6, 1832, concerning Parliamentary Acts related to religious toleration in the West Indies. The pamphlet details legislation passed by colonial legislatures granting relief to Catholics, removing disabilities for Jews, and addressing the status of free people of color. It discusses the history of Jewish settlers in Barbados and the restrictions they faced, particularly from Christian business rivals. The pamphlet highlights the amelioration of Jews' positions in the early 19th century through colonial acts and refers to relevant sources, including the Jewish Encyclopedia (JE) and Marcus's *Colonial American Jew*. The pamphlet is unbound and in folio format, comprising 34 pages with two additional pages. It was issued from the House of Commons in London.

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• West Indies
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