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Pamphlets relating to the slave trade written by Thomas Clarkson, William Wilberforce and others.

Newspaper cuttings detailing anti-slavery society campaigning; reports and letters concerning the slave trade and slavery; papers used in Parliamentary reports on the slave trade; copies of the 1807 Bill signed and annotated by Thomas Clarkson; road maps.

Pamphlets, books and articles on Clarkson and Wilberforce produced by the Wisbech and Fenland Museum, Hull Museum etc.; first day cover stamps commemorating the 150th anniversary of Wilberforce's death.

Material relating to events held at St John's College Cambridge, Westminster Abbey, and Cambridge University Library commemorating the 150th anniversary of Clarkson's death. Also material relating to the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.

Expresses the thanks voted by a public meeting to Thomas Clarkson for his part in the ending of the slave trade.

Discusses a letter sent by Clarkson to be read at the next public meeting of the Anti Slavery Society. Proposes changes regarding the 10 articles of the Washington Treaty, especially those regarding the trial of fugitives from the Indies. Also points out inaccuracies regarding fugitives from Florida and asks that points regarding slave-grown produce be printed in the next copy of the 'Reporter'.

Requests Clarkson to attend a meeting at Exeter Town Hall on behalf of the Committee, as he is too ill to attend. Realises that Clarkson may be too ill himself but says it is important at this time for attendance.

Thanks Clarkson for letter concerning the causes of a recent outbreak of violence in Dominica and confirms that they are very similar to those given in official accounts.

Gives thanks for sending a book (1) and the fact that Clarkson dedicated it to the Lord. (1) Refers to Memoirs of the private and public life of William Penn written by Clarkson and published in 1813.

Asks Clarkson to chair a non-political meeting at Exeter Town Hall in protest over the Opium Wars.