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1. Add MS 41262-41267

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CORRESPONDENCE and papers of Thomas Clarkson, the slave trade abolitionist, and his brother, John Clarkson. These papers, while still in private possession, were drawn upon by Earl Leslie Griggs for his book Thomas Clarkson; the Friend of Slaves (London, 1936). The names of all the writers are given in the Index. Eight volumes, arranged as follows:-
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Slaves, Slave Trade: Papers of J. and T. Clarkson rel. to: 1785-1853.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
[1785-1853]
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8 items

2. Add MS 41264

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. IV. Register of medical cases among negro colonists of Sierra Ieone, 26 Nov. 1791-5 Jan. [1792], ff.1-5, followed (ff.6-35) by a private journal, 7 Mar.- [25 Apr. 1792]. At the end, reversing the volume (ff. 34 b- 39 b; a leaf is missing after this), are further notes of ca...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Nov 1791-25 Apr 1792
Extent:
1 item

3. Add MS 41262 B

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. II. Small note-book of John Clarkson, entitled "Remarks Halifax." Paper; ff. 24. Duodecimo. 29 Oct.-29 Dec. 1791. Colony of Sierra Leone: Correspondence and papers of J. Clarkson as the first Governor: 1785-1828. Lieutenant John Clarkson, RN; first Governor of Sierra Leon...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Oct 1791-29 Dec 1791
Extent:
1 item

4. Add MS 41265

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. V. Official correspondence of Sir Robert, Farquhar, Bart. (1821), Governor of Mauritius, relating to the suppression of the slave trade. Copies. The chief contents are despatches from Farquhar to [Francis, 1st] Marquess of Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal, and correspon...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Mar 1819-18 Feb 1822
Extent:
1 item

5. Add MS 41262 A

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. I. Papers of John Clarkson (1764-1828) relative to the transport of negro settlers from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Sierra Leone in 1791-2, and the founding of the colony, of which Clarkson became first Governor. Included are letters from his brother Thomas, William Wilberforc...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jun 1785-29 Dec 1792
Extent:
1 item

6. Add MS 41267 B

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. VIII. (1) Letters (27) from Sara Jane Maling to Catherine Buck, from 1796 wife of Thomas Clarkson; 15 Jan. 1793-17 May 1807. One letter has a note from H[enry] C[rabb] Robinson to Mrs. Clarkson (f. 18) written on the same sheet. f. 1;-(2) Biographical and genealogical colle...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jan 1793-17 May 1807
Extent:
1 item

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. III. Papers chiefly relating to John Clarkson's dispute with the Sierra Leone Co., ending in his supersession as Governor, and correspondence with various members of the colony (to 1798). Included is a memorandum by him (ff. 155-182), in the form of a letter to [William Wil...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1792-Sep 1828
Extent:
1 item

8. Add MS 41266

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. VI. Haiti and Jamaica Papers of Thomas Clarkson, including:-(I) Letters from Henry [Christophe, King of Haiti], to his son [Jacques Victor Henry], the Prince Royal; 19 Aug. 1813-15 June 1816. Fr. Signed. f. 1 ;-(2) Letters from the same to Thomas Clarkson (Fr. Signed; occas...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1813-1846
Extent:
1 item

9. Add MS 41267 A

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CLARKSON PAPERS. Vol. VII. Papers of Thomas Clarkson and his family, chiefly relating to the movement for the abolition of the slave trade. Included are:-(1) "A Narrative concerning George and Sarah Green Of the Parish of Grasmere Addressed to a Friend" [probably Mrs. Clarkson], signed (f. 28 b)...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1787-1853
Extent:
1 item