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Observations on the scurvy: with a review of the theories lately advanced on that disease ; and the opinions of Dr. Milman refuted from practice
This document provides an account of scurvy seen among enslaved peoples during the Middle Passage. This document also shows the author's belief that some of the ailments could be contributed to the trauma of the slave trade and their capture.
Observations on the inslaving, importing and purchasing of Negroes with some advice thereon extracted form [sic] the Yearly Meeting epistle of London for the present year : also some remarks on the absolute necessity of self-denial, renouncing the world, and true charity for all such as sincerely desire to be our blessed Saviour's disciples.
Pamphlet by Anthony Benezet giving his opinions on the enslavement of African Americans. A letter to the London Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends
London, April 18, 1766. A list of the East-India Company's ships. [London, 1766].
East India Companies Slave Ships List 1766, on back list of slave names 1784/85.
Excerpts from A Visit to the United States in 1841
These are excerpts from Joseph Sturge's book, A Visit to the United States in 1841, and they show what he saw on his visit to the United States. He promoted for the abolition of slavery in the U.S. especiallly after his visit.
Duties of Christian Masters
A book written and published in the United States right before the start of the Civil War about the duties of christian slave masters.
Cash! All person that have slaves to dispose of...
This is a 19th century advertisement for the purchase of slaves.
Transcription:
Cash!
All persons that have SLAVES to dispose of, will do well by giving me a call, as I will give the highest price for Men, Women, & Children. Any person that…
Transcription:
Cash!
All persons that have SLAVES to dispose of, will do well by giving me a call, as I will give the highest price for Men, Women, & Children. Any person that…
Abraham Lincoln and his Emancipation Proclamation
Stylized text of the Emancipation Proclamation which was issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and freed slaves in the Confederacy.
Abolition of the slave trade, or the man the master
This resource is a political cartoon that shows the reversed rolls of the slave and master, showcasing the brutality of the slave master.
A Tour from Gibraltar to Tangier, Sallee, Mogodore, Santa Cruz, Tarudant; and Thence Over Mount Atlas to Morocco: Including a Particular Account of the Royal Harem, Etc
This account shows the medical beliefs in Morocco surrounding leprosy, particularly in the enslaved Moor population.
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Youth in Crisis: Children in the Holocaust
This educational module explores the experiences of children during the Holocaust. Through a diverse selection of primary sources, this module tells…