On the record
Great Britain has abolished African slavery throughout all her realms.
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Mann notes the significant step taken by Great Britain in abolishing slavery across its territories.
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But the impious hand of man divorces these twin capacities, wherever it denies knowledge.
Once a day the hatches were opened, to receive food and to disgorge the dead.
Did the law ever contemplate so cruel and revengeful a proceeding?
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