Moskitian Digital Library (compilation)

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The Case of His Majesty’s subjects having property in and lately established upon the Mosquito Shore in America. Most humbly submitted to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council, and the nation of Great-Britain at large. 1789.


The Case of His Majesty’s Subjects, settled on the Coast of Yucatan, in the Bay of Honduras, under the special and sole protection of the Crown of Spain; who were, in the Month of September, 1779, robbed and despoiled of their property, and captivated in their persons by the King of Spain’s Forces and Subjects, in violation of the seventeenth article of the Treaty of Paris, concluded in February 1763, and in breach of other prior articles and treaties, then in force between His Majesty and the said King of Spain. Most humbly submitted to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council, and the Lords and Commons in Parliament. 1789.


The Case of the Agent to the Settlers of the Mosquito Shore. Stating the whole of his conduct, in soliciting compensation for the losses, sustained by each of those classes of His Majesty’s injured and distressed subjects. 18th November 1793.



Sketch of the Mosquito Shore, including the Territory of Poyais, descriptive of the country; with some information as to its productions, the best mode of culture, &c. Chiefly intended for the use of settlers. By Thomas Strangeways, K. G. C. Captain 1st native POYER Regiment, and aid-de-camp to His Highness Gregor, Cazique of Poyais. 1822.


Correspondence respecting the Mosquito Territory. Presented to the House of Commons, July 3, 1848, in pursuance of their address of April 3, 1848.


MOSQUITO, NICARAGUA, AND COSTA RICA. SECOND EDITION. 1849.


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