A Letter From Capt. J. S. Smith To The Reverend Mr. Hill On The State Of The Negro Slaves (1786) - Paperback

by J. S. Smith (Author), James Phillips (Editor)

""A Letter From Capt. J. S. Smith To The Reverend Mr. Hill On The State Of The Negro Slaves"" is a historical document written in 1786 by Captain J.S. Smith. The letter is addressed to Reverend Mr. Hill and discusses the state of the African American slaves in the British West Indies during the late 18th century. In the letter, Captain Smith provides a detailed account of the living conditions of the slaves, their treatment, and the social and economic factors that contributed to their enslavement. He also discusses the impact of the slave trade on the British economy and the moral implications of slavery. The letter provides valuable insight into the attitudes and beliefs of British slave owners during this period and is an important primary source for historians studying the history of slavery in the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.