The regulations which were intended to guard
against abuses of a kindred character, in the trade between the several
States, ought also to be rendered more effectual for their humane
object." _House Journal_, 14 Cong. 2 sess. pp. 15-6.
~1817, Feb. 11. Congress (House): Proposed Joint Resolution.~
"Joint Resolution for abolishing the traffick in Slaves, and the
Colinization [_sic_] of the Free People of Colour of the United States."
"_Resolved_, ... That the President be, and he is hereby authorized to
consult and negotiate with all the governments where ministers of the
United States are, or shall be accredited, on the means of effecting an
entire and immediate abolition of the traffick in slaves. And, also, to
enter into a convention with the government of Great Britain, for
receiving into the colony of Sierra Leone, such of the free people of
colour of the United States as, with their own consent, shall be carried
thither....
"_Resolved_, That adequate provision shall hereafter be made to defray
any necessary expenses which may be incurred in carrying the preceding
resolution into effect." Reported on petition of the Colonization
Society by the committee on the President's Message. No further record.
_House Journal_, 14 Cong. 2 sess. pp. 25-7, 380; _House Doc._, 14 Cong.
2 sess. No. 77.
~1817, July 28. [Great Britain and Portugal: First Concession of Right
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