Anti-Slavery Monthly Reporter, March 1829

"Anti-Slavery Monthly Reporter, March 1829" is a historical publication authored by a collective of anti-slavery activists, focused on raising awareness about the atrocities of slavery in British colonies during the early 19th century. This publication falls within the broader context of the anti-slavery movement that gained momentum in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The likely topic of the book revolves around the moral, religious, and political arguments against slavery, highlighting personal testimonies and appeals for the abolition of the slave trade. The content of this particular issue discusses various dimensions of the anti-slavery movement, including a notable appeal to the Bench of Bishops by Granville Sharpe, urging them to take a stand against the moral injustices of colonial slavery. It includes critiques of colonial policy towards slavery, reports of ongoing atrocities in colonies such as Berbice and Jamaica, and emphasizes the hypocrisy in legislations claiming to ameliorate the conditions of enslaved individuals. Furthermore, it highlights the efforts of individuals and organizations, such as the Society for Redeeming Slaves, aiming to assist enslaved people in gaining their freedom, reflecting the ongoing battle against the institution of slavery and the need for urgent reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The Society for the Mitigation and Gradual Abolition of Slavery Throughout the British Dominions, founded in 1823 and known as the London Anti-Slavery Society during 1838 before ceasing to exist in that year, was commonly referred to as the Anti-Slavery Society.