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Thomas Clarkson (1760–1846) was a leading campaigner against slavery and the African slave trade. After graduating from St. John's College, Cambridge in 1783, Clarkson with Granville Sharp (1735–1813) founded the Committee for the Abolition of the African Slave Trade in 1787, which increased popular support for abolition and was the main campaigner behind the abolition of the slave trade. These volumes, first published in 1808, contain a unique contemporary account of the abolition movement from one of its major leaders. Clarkson describes in great detail the Quaker background to the abolitionist movement and the parliamentary debates leading to the Slave Trade Act of 1807. The contemporary arguments both in support and in opposition to abolition and the researches and actions of the abolition movement's members are described, creating an important historical record of the movement. Volume 1 contains the early history of the abolition movement until July 1788

Thomas Clarkson (1760–1846) was a leading campaigner against slavery and the African slave trade. After graduating from St. John's College, Cambridge in 1783, Clarkson with Granville Sharp (1735–1813) founded the Committee for the Abolition of the African Slave Trade in 1787, which increased popular support for abolition and was the main campaigner behind the abolition of the slave trade. These volumes, first published in 1808, contain a unique contemporary account of the abolition movement from one of its major leaders. Clarkson describes in great detail the Quaker background to the abolitionist movement and the parliamentary debates leading to the Slave Trade Act of 1807. The contemporary arguments both in support and in opposition to abolition and the researches and actions of the abolition movement's members are described, creating an important historical record of the movement. Volume 2 describes the campaign from June 1788 until March 1808

Sugar cane plantations had operated across almost every island in the West Indies since the seventeenth century. Run by British planters, they relied on slavery as their main source of labour. A surgeon and Anglican minister, James Ramsay (1733–89) witnessed at first hand the exploitation of African slaves in Britain's West Indian colonies. Working there for over twenty years, as both a Christian missionary and a practising surgeon, he became keenly involved in the campaign to improve the welfare of slaves. This extended essay, first published in 1784, was an early and highly influential contribution to the anti-slavery movement, generating both enlightened acclaim and deep opposition. Analysing the relationships between slaves and their masters, discussing the role of slaves in society, and proposing various measures to improve their lives, this work remains a relevant text in Caribbean and colonial history

Nigerian-born Olaudah Equiano (c.1745–97), also known as Gustavus Vassa, was sold into slavery as a child and endured the horrors of the transatlantic slave ships. He later worked on board Royal Navy vessels, receiving an education and converting to Christianity. Buying his freedom in 1766, he embarked on several voyages before settling in London, where he became involved in the causes of anti-slavery and the welfare of former slaves. Published in 1789, this successful two-volume autobiography boosted the abolitionist cause, providing a first-hand account of the experience of Africans on both sides of the Atlantic. An important document in the history of slavery and immigration, it remains a classic work of black writing. Volume 1 begins with Equiano's background and kidnapping, and the Atlantic crossing. He recounts his adventures in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War, and subsequent experiences of merchant trading in the Americas

This item is a list of over 80 "negroes" — slaves of African descent — at Spring Garden, a plantation in present-day DeLeon Springs State Park, Florida. The list notes the first names of slaves and their ages. Annotations indicate occupations and work assignments, family units, and if individuals were sent to Charleston or sold locally. The meaning of some annotations are unclear or at least not explicit, such as small circles next to females' names. Annotations indicate this list was used as reference more than once. One pair of twins is noted as are several infants. Reference to the names Heriot and Woodruff corroborate the location of the plantation. The document is marked "negro list" on the reverse side, docket. ; https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1303/thumbnail.jpg

Masters writes to Reade that Dick "has been somewhat uneasy with me, the first cause [was] my separating his wench from him. "The lowest price is one hundred pounds." Addressed to Reade in Poughkeepsie, NY. ; https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1326/thumbnail.jpg

This deed or receipt acknowledges the exchange of $800 for seven slaves: Betsy Baker, 55; Nelly, 36 and her son Jim, 12 and daughter Jane, 7; Henney, 40, and her son Washington, 5; and Polly Quander, 21. ; https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1289/thumbnail.jpg

Vol. 2 has title: The present state of the Cape of Good-Hope. containing, the natural history of the cape. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; BEIR Efg 705Kg: Autograph of Joseph Battell, 1832.

"The Anatomy of Man's Body" on page [3] is the only illustration. ; Title within double rule. ; Signatures: [A]⁶ B-C⁶. ; Minick, A.R. History of printing in Maryland, 1791-1800, ; Evans, C. American bibliography, ; Drake, M. Almanacs of the United States, ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Contemporary printed limp paper cover/title page; three gatherings; stab-sewn; untrimmed edges. Housed in half brown leather slipcase with brown cloth sides, spine titled in gold. ; Clements Library copy imperfect: pages [5]-[6] torn, not affecting text. ; ACQ: 6451; Heartman; 1/14/1948.

In which the licensee, William Robertson Jr., swears to not "sell give exchange barter" liquor to any slaves. Signed by C.A. Scott. ; https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1324/thumbnail.jpg

Advt. on last page is for Epitome of history, v. II, containing Asiatic, African, and American histories. ; 8vo: pi¹ a² B-Z⁸ Aa⁸ Bb³. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Pforzheimer copy: In Hodgson's 6/3/55, lot 554, (Capt. G.M.G. Wilshere library). ; Binding (Pforzheimer copy): Original blue-gray boards, tan paper back-strip, worn; title hand inked; in blue cloth drop-back box, gilt titling.