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Probably not as a slave trader Written by Tarn (2/22/2011 12:20 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Well, as Bristol was even more deeply involved in, penned by Kathleen Glancy

"-merchant, of course, he must be called; but, as the whole of the profits of his mercantile life appeared so very moderate, it was not unfair to guess the dignity of his line of trade had been very moderate also."(20)

Slave traders did very well, dominated the house of commons and all that, so I am thinking more glass manufacturer, or tarred rope wholesaler...although they did not do too badly either.

Of course, that is just my opinion. JulieW thought the exact opposite, and focused on allusions to the slave trade, putting forward a very strong (and meticulously researched) case in the last Emma group read. There are two very good posts on Bristol and Birmingham

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One has not great hopes fromBirmingham Jane Marie (2/21/2011 3:39 p.m.)

Tainted by heavy industry and the slave trade? Delories (2/22/2011 3:15 a.m.)
- Well, as Bristol was even more deeply involved in Kathleen Glancy (2/22/2011 11:35 a.m.)
  - Her Father's Money BarbaraB (2/22/2011 12:33 p.m.)
    - Very thought-provoking about the surname "Hawkins" Delories (2/22/2011 2:21 p.m.)
    - Very interesting Ramya (2/22/2011 2:20 p.m.)
  - Probably not as a slave trader Tarn (2/22/2011 12:20 p.m.)
    - Thanks for the links to the last GR *nfm* Delories (2/22/2011 2:25 p.m.)
  - I'll bet my old hat that the Hawkins' would not be so rich Nina RG (2/22/2011 12:18 p.m.)
    - Changes my opinion of Jane Austen as one not interested AnnetteJ (2/23/2011 8:20 a.m.)
      - I found this re: Jane Austen and slavery   Nina RG (2/24/2011 8:47 a.m.)
        
        This was a Wow for me too/Letter from Jane   BarbaraB (2/26/2011 12:29 p.m.)
        
        Wow! Most of that was new to me. Thanks. nfm   Tom P2 (2/24/2011 5:03 p.m.)
        
        You're very welcome:) (nfm)   Nina RG (2/25/2011 8:14 a.m.)

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