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Thoughts Upon Slavery written by Methodist Leader, John Wesley,
In 1774, Wesley writes this tract attacking the Slave Trade in Africa, Europe and the Americas. Four editions were written in the span of two years spreading his abolitionist influence across the world.
Southern Planter: "Pomp, you Rascal! do you see any of those cursed Yankee ships coming this way?"
This print is a dramatized display of slave master and slave interactions in a southern plantation home.
A Statement of the Exports from Charleston (S.C.) of the Crop of 1784, Beginning December 3, 1784, and Ending Nov. 19, 1785.
This is a statement documenting agricultural exports from Charleston, including indigo, rice, and tobacco. Slaves are also included.
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.
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.
Richard Furman
A digital copy of the painted portrait of the Reverend Richard Furman and influential Baptist leader from Charleston, SC. The first President of the South Carolina State Baptist Convention.
Gospel Family Order
George Fox writes opposing slavery and bondage beginning the Quaker movement of abolition.
The Dred Scott decision: opinion of Chief Justice Taney
Excerpt explaining the decision of the Dred Scott case.
