Buxton to [Thomas] Pringle, about a meeting he had with Lefevre, which decided him to impress on Stanley their insistence on fighting the government [over the twelve-year apprenticeship measure] and the resultant fixing of an appointment with Stanley to discuss their objections, 10 Jul 1833
He lists the points he wants to make as: firstly, setting out the areas of disagreement over the Bill; secondly, making clear their determination to build up public support for their opinions, with the [Anti-Slavery] Committee even being prepared to see the Bill fail rather than accept the government's plans; thirdly, establishing that the paramount consideration is the physical welfare of Black people; fourthly, pointing out that the government and the West Indians will have to yield on either the compensation payment or the apprenticeship issue as they will not be able to achieve both; and lastly, setting out their detailed objections in order of priority, with apprenticeship and wages at the top of the list. He urges Pringle to arrange a meeting to discuss the best way of elaborating their case, and to form a good deputation to go with him to meet Stanley.
Dates
- Creation: 10 Jul 1833
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2 pages
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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444* (1), p. 209a-b
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