Extracts relating to the abolition of the apprenticeship system and the slave trade and the West Indian economy, 11, 13, and 20 Aug 1838
Item
Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 17, p. 192
Comprises:
- 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
- Galignani's Messenger, extract about the heavy crops elected from several West Indian islands and the consequent shortage of shipping (copy), 13 Aug 1838
- 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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