Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Report From the Select Committee on the Extinction of Slavery Throughout the British Dominions: With the Minutes of Evidence and General Index
This House, at that time, looked forward to such a progressive Improvement in the character of the Slave Population as might prepare them for a participation of those Civil Rights and Privileges, which are enjoyed by other Classes of His Majesty's Subjects.
This House also then declared, That it was anxious for. The accomplishment of this purpose at the earliest period compatible with the well-being of the Slaves themselves, with the safety of the Colonies, and with a fair and equitable consideration of the Interests of private Property.
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