Hannah Buxton to Sarah Buxton, about Buxton's determination to bring his Abolition Motion before Parliament on the day appointed for it, since the government refused to disclose their plans on the matter, 19 Mar 1833

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444* (1), pp. 77-78

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She adds that the government is threatening to prevent him from tabling his motion on the day fixed for it, but he maintains that they will need to resort to force to do so. She finishes by relating that George Stephen has conveyed depressing news to them about the progress of the petition against Buxton. (Copy.)

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Creation: 19 Mar 1833

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2 pages

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English

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