'An address to the people of Great Britain, on the utility of refraining from the use of West India, sugar and rum' (6th 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 argues that ceasing to purchase these products will help to end the trade in enslaved African people. They further argue that the introduction o...
| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
post 1791 |
| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 |
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| Summary: |
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 argues 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. Has a note at the front of the booklet stating that there is no authority to attribute this tract to Wesley. Signed F.F.B. |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Access conditions: |
Only to be viewed on microfiche |
| Language: | English |
| File number: |
2b |
| Format: | Archive |