This letter written by Rev. Abraham Booth 1734 to 1806, a long time London pastor and leader among the British Particular Baptists in the 18^th Century.  Booth is writing Dr. William Rogers of Philadelphia.   The date is September 24, 1793 and the place is London.  England is poised to make one of its most important decisions in regards human slavery.  It was because of the influence of men like Booth, that slavery was abolished in 1803!  After stating his views against infant baptism, Booth states…

“Mr. Rice’s excellent Speech against Slavery is republished here, & much approved. – I have now no expectation of our Parliament abolishing the Slave Trade; but I do hope that the importation & use of East India Sugar (which is cultivated by free people) will gradually abolish not only the Slave Trade, but West India Slavery also.  That Sugar is now sold in London at as low a price, as that of the West Indias, which is the produce of oppression, of cruelty, & of blood. 

War, horrid War!  What havoc is it now making on the continent of Europe!  May the God of peace interpose, for the good of my native country, & of Europe in general!  -- The Lord be with you!....”

For being a letter written in 1793, this item is in amazing condition!  One reason is that the paper in England had such high cotton content… it looks like it was written 10 years ago!  A truly great item for the collector of the history of slavery. 

#B10 – Price $895

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