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Letters of E. Hicks, including also observations on the slavery of the Africans, etc

This book compiles a series of letters from E. Hicks, addressing the topic of slavery and its effects on African individuals. The letters offer insights into the conditions and experiences of enslaved Africans during the time of their correspondence. more

Author

Elias Hicks
Elias Hicks

Elias Hicks was an American inventor and religious leader known for his contributions to the Quaker movement. Born in March 1748 and passing away in February 1830, Hicks is recognized for his invention of the Hicks wheel, an improvement to the spinning wheel, and his pivotal role in the Hicksite separation from mainstream Quakerism. more

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