'An address to the people of Great Britain, on the utility of refraining from the use of West India, sugar and rum' (5th edition) [probably by William Fox]

Appeals to members of the British public urging them to refrain from purchasing West Indian sugar and rum which are produced by enslaved people. The writer(s) argue that ceasing to purchase these products will help to end the trade in enslaved African people. They further argue that the introduction...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44
Date(s) of creation: 1791
Level: Item
Format: Archive           

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title 'An address to the people of Great Britain, on the utility of refraining from the use of West India, sugar and rum' (5th edition) [probably by William Fox]
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description Appeals to members of the British public urging them to refrain from purchasing West Indian sugar and rum which are produced by enslaved people. The writer(s) argue that ceasing to purchase these products will help to end the trade in enslaved African people. They further argue that the introduction of anti-slave trade legislation alone is not enough to end slavery.
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