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Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 The Debate on a Motion For the Abolition of the Slave Trade, In the House of Commons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: JB00217 Author/Creator: Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 Place Written: London, England Type: Pamphlet Date: 1791 Pagination: 123 p. : Height: 20.9 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

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