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Speech on the need for emancipation, 8 Feb 1831

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 22, pp. 141-152
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Notes on Zachary Macaulay's plan for persuading Parliament to take up the subject of emancipation by moving for a committee of the whole House, proposing in committee the abolition of slavery and, if this should not be accepted, proposing the emancipation of children with the enactment of an Order in Council amended to apply to adults. A list of names of those approving this plan and notes for a speech by Buxton in support of abolition.

Dates

  • Creation: 8 Feb 1831

Extent

12 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 22, pp. 141-152

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