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Document number: 2414
Date: 12 Sep 1832
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: ANSTIE George Washington
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Last updated: 31st January 2010

Sir,

Having learnt from my friends at Chippenham that you are solicitous for the abolition of negro Slavery <1> I beg to inform you that the Wilts AntiSlavery under the patronage of our venerable Bishop holds its Annual Meeting on Friday next at 12 o’clock precisely at the Bear Inn Devizes.

The friends to the cause will be much gratified by your countenance & support should you feel able to attend it.

I have the honor to be Sir Yr very obt Servt
Geo. W. Anstie.
Secy

Park Dale
Devizes

Septr 12. 1832.

Honble F. Talbot
Lacock Abbey
Wilts.


Notes:

1. Slavery was finally abolished in Britain in 1833.