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To the CHAIRMEN of the COMMITTEES for the ABOLITION of the SLAVE TRADE.
Magdalen College, Cambridge, May 26, 1790.
Gentlemen,
I take the liberty, as being joined with you in the same laudable endeavours to support the cause of humanity in the Abolition of the Slave Trade, to recommend to your protection the bearer of this note Gustavus Vassa, an African; and to beg the favour of your assistance to him in the sale of this book.
- I am, with great respect,
- Gentlemen,
- Your most obedient servant,
- I am, with great respect,
P. Peckard.
Manchester, July 23, 1790.
Thomas Walker has great pleasure in recommending the sale of the Narrative of Gustavus Vassa to the friends of justice and humanity, he being well entitled to their protection and support, from the united testimonies of the Rev T. Clarkson, of London; Dr. Peckard, of Cambridge; and Sampson and Charles Lloyd, Esqrs. of Birmingham.
Sheffield,