[The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) by Thomas Clarkson]@TWC D-Link book
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808)

CHAPTER IV
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He wished to see the Slave-trade abolished.

Indeed it did not deserve the name of a trade.

It was not a trade, and ought not to be allowed.

He was satisfied, that in a few years it would cease to be the reproach of this nation and the torment of Africa.

But under regulations like these, it would cease without any material injury to the interests of others.
Mr.Fox said, that after what had fallen from the two last speakers he could remain no longer silent.


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