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Extracts relating to the abolition of the apprenticeship system and the slave trade and the West Indian economy, 11, 13, and 20 Aug 1838

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 17, p. 192

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Comprises:

  1. extract from the Queen's speech on the prorogation of Parliament, referring to the progress made towards the entire abolition of the apprenticeship system (copy), 11 Aug 1838
  2. Galignani's Messenger, extract about the heavy crops elected from several West Indian islands and the consequent shortage of shipping (copy), 13 Aug 1838
  3. extract quoted from the Globe about the prospects of trade with Africa being opened up by the abolition of the slave trade (copy), 20 Aug 1838.

Dates

  • Creation: 11, 13, and 20 Aug 1838

Extent

1 page

Language of Materials

  • English

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Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 17, p. 192

Existence and Location of Copies

A microfilm (Micr. Brit. Emp. 17, reel 6) is available for use at the Weston Library.

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