Record revealed
Affidavit describing the uprising of enslaved people onboard the Bedford
This affidavit is testament to the lengths enslaved African people went to in seeking their freedom.
Piece
Various papers relating to the abolition of slavery. (Described at item level)
Catalogue reference: NDO 4/31A
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This record is about the Various papers relating to the abolition of slavery. (Described at item level) dating from [1835-1843] in the series National Debt Office: Abolition of Slavery Act 1833, Registers of Compensation Paid.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- NDO 4/31A
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Date (When the record was created)
- [1835-1843]
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Description (What the record is about)
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Various papers relating to the abolition of slavery. (Described at item level)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Slavery
- National debt
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3489669/
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Series information
NDO 4
National Debt Office: Abolition of Slavery Act 1833, Registers of Compensation Paid...
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Various papers relating to the abolition of slavery. (Described at item level)
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