Thomas Clarkson correspondence, 1789-1837.

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Thomas Clarkson correspondence, 1789-1837.

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The collection consists of letters pertaining to abolition of slavery activities in England, the United States, and the colonies; the situation in Haiti following the overthrow of Henri Christophe in 1820; Clarkson's book about Quakerism; and the case of Aaron Richards in England. Correspondents are Granville Sharp and William Wilberforce. Recipients are Thomas Thompson, James Philips, Dr. Bowring, W. Dillworth Crewdson, and Mademoiselle Williams.

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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...

Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813

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English philanthropist and writer. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Garden Court Temple, to Mr. Phillips, 1804 June 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662097 English abolitionist, reformer, and philanthropist. From the description of Copies of letters received, 1763-73. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58776522 British philanthropist and abolitionist. From the description of Granville Sharp correspondenc...

Williams (Mlle).

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Philips, James, -1822

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Bowring, Dr,

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Crewdson, William Dillworth, 1799-1878

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Henri Christophe, King of Haiti, 1767-1820

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Richards, Aaron, 1718-1793

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Thompson, Thomas, 1776-1861

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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...