Lewis Tappan: “Unite then, we beseech you, with one heart and one mind, for the legal, constitutional abolition of slavery.”

If you admit the greatest happiness of the greatest number to be the true test of national prosperity, then, beyond all controversy, the British West Indies are now infinitely more prosperous than at any previous period of their history.

In the place of your present contempt, and degradation, and misery, honor, and wealth, and happiness court your acceptance.

Out of the slave region, patriots and philanthropists, and Christians of every name and sect abhor and execrate it.

Up--quit yourselves like men: and may Almighty God direct and bless your efforts!