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 It is much to be regretted, that ince this iland has been in the poeion of the Englih, o little pains have been taken to cultivate an union with thee people, as they might be capable of eential ervice to its internal ecurity, epecially againt the accumulation of runaway negros in the time of peace; and in war they might be induced to join in its defence, hould it be invaded. Yet they are permitted to roam wherever their fancies lead them, as much unnoticed as if no uch people were in exitence. They are men as well as we, are born with the ame degree of enibility; and by proper encouragement, might be of material benefit to a country which was originally their own.