Name
Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 (Author)
Society for the Manumission of Slaves (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1788 May 01]
Abstract
Addressed to New York Manumission Society. Reports on progress of the cause of abolition of slavery and the slave trade in Britain. Expresses disappointment at results of the American Constitutional Convention as far as restrictions on slave trade are concerned. Results of Parliamentary discussion uncertain. Arguments used against abolition of slave trade. Petitions of Universities and towns suppor ting abolition of trade. Beginnings of anti-slavery organization in France. Encloses report on Society's activities in England.
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
May 01, 1788
Physical Description
4 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Copyright Status
No Copyright - United States
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/9w1j-pp40