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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/E/24068
TitlePrinted HM Command Paper entitled 'Papers in explanation of measures adopted by His Majesty's Government for giving effect to the Act for The Abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies. Part 1. Jamaica. 1833-1835'
Date16 Apr 1835
DescriptionOrdered to be published 16 April 1835. With contents list and including reproductions of circular despatches addressed by Mr Secretary Stanley to the Governors of His Majesty's Colonial Possessions, and copies and extracts of various other despatches.
Extent1 item (116 pages)
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
FormatPrinted
TermSlavery
Slaves
Ethnic groups
Forced labour
Abolition of slavery
Oppression
Social reform
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