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Hannah Buxton to Anna Forster, reassuring her and William about the good effect of what had been done for enslaved people and telling them that they should be patient, 15 Aug 1833

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 2, pp. 263-266

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She records that they had been hurt by the Lords postponing the emancipation to August but that she believed that in a few years, they would see education become widespread and the way opened to religious instruction. She describes Samuel Hoare's continued illness and the effect on his family and adds that Priscilla was staying with them. She mentions having visited Sackville Street to take leave of the family there, and other minor family matters.

Dates

  • Creation: 15 Aug 1833

Extent

4 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 2, pp. 263-266

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