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'The Speech Of Mr. Beaufoy' offers a unique glimpse into the parliamentary debates surrounding the regulation of the slave trade in the late 18th century. Delivered on Tuesday, June 18th, 1788, by Henry Beaufoy, this transcription captures his arguments before a Committee of the Whole House, which was convened to discuss a bill designed to regulate the transportation of enslaved Africans to the West Indies.This historical document provides not only Beaufoy’s speech but also includes observations on the evidence presented against the bill. It sheds light on the complexities and controversies of the era, making it a valuable resource for understanding the early efforts to address and potentially abolish the slave trade. It is crucial for historians and anyone interested in the abolition movement, the history of slavery, and British parliamentary history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
