The slave trade is contrary to the laws of God and to the rights of men.

David Hartley (the Younger)

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Slave trade Slavery Human rights Natural law

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David Hartley (the Younger)

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A Memoir of Granville Sharp

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Speech

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English

Time

1776 1770s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

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Politician

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Harley, David. Speech before the House of Commons. 1776, Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

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Smith, Adam. The Wealth of Nations. Vol. 1, London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1776, bk. 1, ch. 11, pt. 2.

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It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces, but let us judge not, that we be not judged. The prayers of both could not be answered. That of neither has been answered fully. The Almighty has His own purposes.

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Lincoln, Abraham. "Second Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1865, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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