This book is a rebuttal of an anonymous attack on the character and conduct of Lord Archibald Hamilton, who served as Governor of Jamaica in the late 18th century. It defends Hamilton's record of administration and responds to the various allegations and insinuations made against him. It also provides a window into the political and social tensions of the colonial period, and the challenges faced by British officials in managing the colonies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.