'A short sketch of the evidence for the abolition of the Slave Trade'.

Printed circular booklet entitled 'A short sketch of the evidence for the abolition of the Slave Trade' delivered before a committee of the House of Commons to which is added 'A recommendation of the subject to the serious attention of people in general'. Contains arguments highlighting the vices of...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44
Date(s) of creation: 1792
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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44
Summary: Printed circular booklet entitled 'A short sketch of the evidence for the abolition of the Slave Trade' delivered before a committee of the House of Commons to which is added 'A recommendation of the subject to the serious attention of people in general'. Contains arguments highlighting the vices of the trade in enslaved African people. Contains parts of speeches presented to the House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and William Wilberforce.
Access status: Open
Access conditions: Only to be viewed on microfiche
Language: English
File number: 3a
Format: Archive