Jamaica and the ceded islands retained almost all the slaves imported into them.

This he considered as a proof that these had not attained the same desirable state; and it was therefore necessary, that the trade should be continued longer on this account.
It was his intention, however, to provide proper punishments, while it lasted, for abuses both in Africa and the Middle Passage.

He would take care, as far as he could, that none but young slaves should be brought from the Coast of Africa.

He would encourage establishments there for a new species of traffic.

Foreign nations should be invited to concur in the abolition.