Papers, 1785-1860.

Smith, William, 1756-1835

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William Smith, M. P. (1756-1835), was an important figure in English politics for about 50 years. He was interested in many reform measures. From the guide to the William Smith Papers, 1785-1860, (Duke University. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library) ...

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The Ashantee (also spelled Ashanti) Invasion of Britain's Gold Coast protectorates began in December 1872. British forces responded with their own expedition and invasion of the Ashantee nation in January 1874, resulting in the Battle of Amoaful and the destruction of Kumasi. From the description of British Parliamentary papers on the Ashantee Invasion, 1873-1877. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 586073390 With the execution of Charles I on January 30, 1649, th...

Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833

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British politician, philanthropist and leader of the movement to abolish slavery. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to [Samuel] Bayard, Esq., [1795]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 603596632 William Wilberforce, British politician and philanthropist, was born in Hull, Yorkshire. In 1780 he entered The House of Commons and acquired a reputation for radicalism. Wilberforce is most known for his opposition to slavery and the slave trade. In 1787 he for...

Buxton, Priscilla

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Southey, Robert, 1774-1843

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English poet, literary scholar, historian and biographer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Keswick, to an unidentified man, 1836 Jan. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 603582965 English poet and man of letters. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Keswick, to Moxon, 1837 July 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662734 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Keswick, to an unidentified correspondent, 1837 Mar. 2....

Macaulay, Zachary, 1768-1838

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Zachary Macaulay, Scots-born slavery abolitionist. From the description of Zachary Macaulay manuscript material : 1 item, 1828 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 726861988 From the guide to the Zachary Macaulay manuscript material : 1 item, 1828, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Epithet: of Add MS 38270 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/8105...

Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846

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Philanthropist. Entered St John's 1780. B.A. 1783. Clarkson won the members prize for Latin essay in 1785, the subject being a question 'anne liceat invitos in servitutem dare?' ('is it lawful to make slaves of others against their will?') This contest determined the course of the rest of his life. The essay was read in the Senate House to much applause in June 1785, and published by James Phillips in June 1786. He met William Wilberforce in 1786 and co-founded a committee for the suppr...

Buxton, Thomas Fowell, Sir, 1786-1845

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Thomas Fowell Buxton was born on April 1, 1786 in Essex, England. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with high honors. Buxton's interest in prison reform led him to publish a book entitled Inquiry into Prison Discipline, based on his inspection of London's Newgate Prison. In 1822 Buxton succeeded William Wilberforce as leader of the campaign in the House of Commons for the abolition of slavery in the British colonies. He joined Wilberforce and others in founding the British and Foreign An...