CONTENTS

Preface . . . . . . .11

I Organization and personnel of the Board of Trade 17

Colonial administration prior to 1696 Organization of the Board of Trade The personnel of the Board

Political position and terms of service of members Periods of varying activity Office force

II Relations of the Board of Trade to other Depart­

ments OF ADMINISTRATION . . . 8 1

The Privy Council and its committees The secretary of state and executive boards The administrative boards The Bishop of London Parliament

III Difficulties of Colonial Administration . . 133

Communications

Lack of responsibility

Weakness of the governor's position

The rise of the assembly

IV The Imperialistic Policy of the Board of Trade . 181

The question of a fixed civil list Control of the judiciary Plans of union

V Treatment of Colonial Legislation . . . 225

The royal veto Methods of disallowance Appeals to the king in council Complaints