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Cedula of Population
The Cedula of Population was a 1783 edict by the representative of the King of Spain, José de Gálvez, opening Trinidad to immigration from, primarily, the French Caribbean islands. Negotiated by Phillipe Rose Roume de Saint-Laurent, a key figure in Trinidad's colonial history,[1] the edict consists of 28 articles governing several forms of land grants to encourage population growth, naturalization of inhabitants, taxation, armament of enslavers, the duty and function of a militia to protect the island, and merchant and trade issues.[2]
- ^ Gerard A. Besson (2007-12-16). "The Caribbean History Archives". Paria Publishing Co. LTD. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
- ^ Gerard A. Besson (2007-12-20). "The Caribbean History Archives - The Royal Cedula of 1783". Paria Publishing Co. LTD. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
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