| St John's Library/Clarkson/Folder 6 contains: |
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| Doc 158 |
Copy of proclamations to his troops by Toussaint Louverture, in French |
| Doc 159 |
Copy letter from Toussaint Louverture to Citizen Gregoire |
| Doc 160 |
Two copies or drafts of letters from Thomas Clarkson to Baron Turkheim |
| Doc 161 |
Fragment of an autograph letter, signed, by William Wilson, to ?, undated, probably from Haiti |
| Doc 162 |
Autographed letter from Thomas Clarkson to William Wilson, tutor to the King of Haiti's son |
| Doc 163 |
Fragment of autograph letter by William Wilson to a friend, probably from Haiti |
| Doc 164 |
Autograph letter, signed in French, from General Vincent [Louis Charles Marie, Baron de, b. 1793?] to Thomas Clarkson, from Paris |
| Doc 165 |
Autograph letter, signed, in French, from General Vincent [Louis Charles Marie, Baron de, b. 1793?] to Thomas Clarkson, from Paris |
| Doc 166 |
Autograph letter, signed, in French, from General Vincent [Louis Charles Marie, Baron de, b. 1793?] to Thomas Clarkson, from Paris |
| Doc 167 |
Autograph letter, signed, in French, from General Vincent [Louis Charles Marie, Baron de, b. 1793?] to Thomas Clarkson, from London |
| Doc 168 |
Autograph letter, signed, in French, from General Vincent [Louis Charles Marie, Baron de, b. 1793?] to Thomas Clarkson, from Paris |
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Papers of Thomas Clarkson
| Title |
Autographed letter from Thomas Clarkson to William Wilson, tutor to the King of Haiti's son |
| Reference |
Doc 162 |
| Creator |
Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846) |
| Covering Dates |
8/9 September 1820 |
| Extent and Medium |
8p; paper |
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| Content and context |
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Pleased that recipient arrived safely in Haiti and found letter to a Mr. Biddle useful. Gives advise on the education of the King of Haiti's son. Suggests that it cannot be carried out as in England, especially as the Prince at the age of sixteen is old to be starting his schooling. Recommends a course of Latin, of ancient and modern history and chronology, and the sciences of astronomy and mechanics. Suggests that education should be directed towards moral improvement. Emphasises the use of the Bible to teach history and as a way of demonstrating that all of mankind are from the same stock. Discusses possible objections to biblical tales and how these can be answered. Recommends the use of the New Testament as a way of teaching morality. Will order the books which have been recommended, stresses that the Prince should be taught to be tolerant of all religions and intimates that he will write to the King suggesting he starts a library.
Bought from G. H. Last Booksellers, 1934
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| Index Terms |
| Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846) slavery abolitionist |
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