Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War
Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War
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As part of a family letter sent to his brother William Slater while he was staying in America with Thomas Jackson, John adds his voice to the case against slavery.
Reinforces John’s profession as a teacher by demonstrating his somewhat patronizing attitude towards his brother who is 8 years older.
He asks about slavery and clearly disapproves of those Americans who are supporting it.
