VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. SABBATH, 16 DIE FEBRUARII, 1788

[London: Printed and Sold by John Nichols..., 1788. Folio. Pages 253-265, [1 blank] pp, as issued. Caption title, as issued. Disbound with some loosening, else Very Good. "Numb. 29." printed in left corner at head of title.

The matters include "A Petition of the Inhabitants of the Borough of Helstgon, in the County Cornwall; and also, A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, Burgesses, and other Inhabitants of the Town of Shrewsbury: Were severally presented to the House, and read; representing the present State of the African Slave Trade, as being sent State of the African Slave Trade, as being contrary to the Principles of Justice, Humanity, good Policy, and Religion; and submitting the same to the Consideration of the House."
This is an early protest against the continuation of the African Slave Trade.