1822 April

Rid Yourselves

Lett. Relinquishment Mode

Regard being all along had to the abovementioned diversifications,

now then as to the terms themselves.

Considered with relation to money, the relinquishment will, in the

abovementioned several situations, be either gratuitous, or

for a price: for a price, paid by the inhabitants of the province in question, in

return for the relinquishment: say redemption money, or for

a price paid by a foreign power, in return for cession: say purchase money.

The gratuitous plan has two advantages.

1. It is most extensivley applicable: 2. it is most surely effectual: 3. it is most

honourable. It is most extensively applicable; for it is applicable to every

difference of situation as above. 2. It is most surely effectual, for the will of

rulers suffices for the carrying it into effect: