Identity area
Reference code
Clarkson/Folder 1-5/Doc 59
Unique identifier
GB 275 Clarkson/Folder 1-5/Doc 59
Title
Document entitled 'Substance of a Speech delivered By Thomas Clarkson, Esq. to a Public Meeting of the Inhabitants of Ipswich and its Vicinity, held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the 13th of December, 1825, on the Subject of British Colonial Slavery'
Date(s)
- 13 December 1825 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
3p paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Bought from R. Myers & Co., 1949
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Speech outlines numbers, treatment and conditions of slaves. Notes that, as a consequence of public anti-slavery petitions in May 1823, Parliament has endeavoured to improve the conditions for slaves, but the colonies have refused to abide by these new regulations. Suggests further possible courses of action and finally recommends that a petition be raised supporting any measures Parliament think best to force the colonies to abide by the new laws. Includes annotation by Clarkson: 'Speech of mine on the subject of slavery'.