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An Essay on the slavery and Commerce of the Human species, particularly the African, translated from a Latin dissertation which was honoured with the first prize in the University of Cambridge, for the year 1785, with additions, by Thomas Clarkson (London 1786)

Reference: Binnsvol015-003 Volume: BINNS VOL. 15 Author: CLARKSON (Thomas) Year: 1786
Clarkson covers the history of slavery as a human phenomenon, paying particular attention to classical history, different forms of servitude; philosophical concepts of freedom; the African trade and its horrors and their… Keep reading
 CLARKSON (Thomas) 1786 144

The Yorkshire Magazine. (January 1786- December 1786)

Reference: Suppvol132-001 Volume: SUPP. VOL. 132 Author: Unknown Year: 1786
Unknown 1786 187

Title: A short sketch of temporary regulations for the intended settlement on the Grain Coast of Africa near Sierra Leone

Reference: Binnsvol002-001 Volume: BINNS VOL. 2 Author: Granville Sharp Year: 1786
Granville Sharps frankpledge, regulations on how the settlers in Sierra Leone should live.
 Granville Sharp 1786 98