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Attributed to T.C. by E.L. Griggs in 'Thomas Clarkson', 1936. T.C.'s first publication as a member of the Committee of the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade.

A barely legible history in Thomas Clarkson's hand.

Attribution of authorship on title-page in T.C.'s own hand? Contemporary manuscript annotations.

Includes description of the ship Brooks of Liverpool, lacks part of the diagram.

Acknowledges receipt of petition from ? and box from Edinburgh.

States that recipient's book has been read to Clarkson. Apologises for delay due to bad eyesight and a multitude of business. Wishes to know what type of critical analysis is required.

Reports that he has destroyed most of his papers.

Suggests that French houses have made application to Liverpool to gain supplies for the slave trade, though advises that this cannot be authenticated. States that the aim is to get the article removed from the Treaty (1). If this fails then application will be made to Parliament about the manufacturers of fetters. Advises that it would be best to get as many names on a petition as possible. (1) An article in the Treaty of Paris, signed by Great Britain and France on 30 May 1814, which ensured the continuance of the French Slave Trade for five years.

Gives thanks for help with petition in Keswick. Discusses the forthcoming work of Southey's brother on the history of the West Indies. Gives assurances of help in gaining subscriptions for this work but suggests that few people now take his requests seriously. Suggests that a Prospectus be issued to help in selling subscriptions. Hopes to visit Southey the following summer.

Discusses the Ashburton Treaty (1), which Clarkson believes would break up a colony of fugitive slaves in Canada and restore them to slavery. Mentions the example of Nelson Hacket, a member of this colony, who was delivered back to his master in Arkansas and notes that the view of the Treaty taken by the US senate promotes the breaking up of the colony. Entreats the Lord to object to the 10th article of the Treaty, dealing with the return of slaves, when the Bill for the ratification of the Treaty comes before the House of Lords. Suggests that passing of the Bill would be breaking the word of the Duke of Wellington. (1) Signed by Great Britain and the USA on August 9, 1842.