Some thoughts on the subject of freeing the Negro slaves in the Colony of Connecticut : humbly offered to the consideration of all friends to liberty & justice.

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Some thoughts on the subject of freeing the Negro slaves in the Colony of Connecticut : humbly offered to the consideration of all friends to liberty & justice.

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Proposes plan to reimburse masters for freeing slaves by imposing a tax of three pence on the pound or to consider about twelve years of service as compensation for the price paid for a slave or for food and shelter given during his childhood or to be provided during his old age.

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Connecticut Historical Society

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Hart, Levi, 1738-1808

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