Appeals to members of the British public urging them to refrain from purchasing West Indian sugar and rum which are produced by slaves. The writer argues that ceasing to purchase these products will help to end the slave trade. They further argue that the introduction of anti-slave trade legislation alone is not enough to end slavery. Has a note at the front of the booklet stating that there is no authority to attribute this tract to Wesley. Signed F.F.B.
'An address to the people of Great Britain, on the utility of refraining from the use of West India, sugar and rum' (6th edition) [probably by William Fox]
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- Dates of Creationpost 1791
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