Peter Williams, Jr.: “Oration on the Abolition of the Slave Trade” - Milestone Documents

Peter Williams, Jr.: “Oration on the Abolition of the Slave Trade”

( 1808 ) Commentary by Angela M. Alexander, York Technical College

To cite the expert commentary:

Alexander, Angela M. "Peter Williams, Jr.: “Oration on the Abolition of the Slave Trade”." Milestone Documents. Accessed February 2, 2026. https://www.milestonedocuments.com/documents/view/peter-williams-jrs-oration-on-the-abolition-of-the-slave-trade

To cite only the document text:

Milestone Documents. "Peter Williams, Jr.: “Oration on the Abolition of the Slave Trade”." Accessed February 2, 2026. https://www.milestonedocuments.com/documents/view/peter-williams-jrs-oration-on-the-abolition-of-the-slave-trade/text

Image for: Peter Williams, Jr.: “Oration on the Abolition of the Slave Trade”

Woodcut image of a supplicant male slave in chains (Library of Congress)

View Full Size

Related Docs