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A letter on the abolition of the slave trade, addressed to the freeholders and other inhabitants of Yorkshire, by W. Wilberforce Esq. (London 1807)

Reference: Binnsvol026-002 Volume: BINNS VOL. 26 Author: WILBERFORCE (William) Year: 1807
Pamphlet by Wilberforce on the slave trade, and reasons for its abolition, examining all aspects of enslavement and the trade, including: ? how Africans are captured ? arguments supporting the… Keep reading
 WILBERFORCE (William) 1807 200

A Letter on the abolition of the Slave Trade; addressed to the freeholders..

Reference: Suppvol134-001 Volume: SUPP. VOL. 134 Author: WILBERFORCE (William) Year: 1807
WILBERFORCE (William) 1807 202

A letter to W. Manning Esq. MP on the causes of the rapid and progressive depreciation of West India Property (1807)

Reference: Binnsvol024-001 Volume: BINNS VOL. 24 Author: BOSANQUET (Charles) Year: 1807
A letter by Charles Bosanquet giving a detailed analysis of the decline of West India property, citing the St Domingo rebellion, taxation on sugar and rising costs among the contributing factors.
 BOSANQUET (Charles) 1807 30

Some Progress of Civilization in the Indian Settlements..

Reference: Suppvol172-002 Volume: SUPP. VOL. 172 Author: Unknown Year: 1807
Unknown 1807 3

The claim for fresh evidence on the subject of the slave trade considered

Reference: Binnsvol012-002 Volume: BINNS VOL. 12 Author: Unknown Year: 1807
Argument that there has been more than enough evidence gathered to support the call for the abolition of the slave trade, and the accusation that there are deliberate delays for various reasons.
 Unknown 1807 9