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British public opinion in 1814 Written by Linden (3/14/2003 4:57 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, On servants and slaves, penned by Linden

] By the time she wrote Mansfield Park, the anti-slave trade sentiment in Britain was so strong that the British negotiators at the Congress of Vienna had to include the abolition of the European slave trade as one of their requirements for the Congress.

Here's a link to something I posted earlier, about British public opinion and its effects on the negotiators at the Congress of Vienna. To quote just one sentence, the chief of the British mission (and Foreign Secretary at the time), Castlereagh, wrote: "The nation is bent upon this object... and the ministers must make it the basis of their policy."

With this sort of widespread strong public opinion, it's my view that the burden of proof lies on those who would argue that Jane Austen did not share the general sentiment, at least in 1814, when Mansfield Park came out and Emma was in the offing (these being the two novels which mention the slave trade). I'd argue that in 1814, Jane Austen, an intelligent, well-informed and humane woman with no financial interest at stake, would have no reason to go against the prevailing opinion in England at the time.

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Bad Jane.. Leif G-n (3/10/2003 8:14 p.m.)

What's The Problem Jack Cerf (3/11/2003 1:54 p.m.)
- The problem is.. Leif G-n (3/11/2003 6:05 p.m.)
  - What *is* wrong with having servants? KatherineA (3/13/2003 5:17 p.m.)
    - To be fair to the more egalitarian side helena6 (3/13/2003 10:30 p.m.)
      - Brought Up To It Jack Cerf (3/14/2003 3:36 p.m.)
      - Another idea? KatherineA (3/14/2003 2:33 p.m.)
        
        Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery Linden (3/14/2003 4:33 p.m.)
    - On servants and slaves Linden (3/13/2003 5:33 p.m.)
      - British public opinion in 1814 Linden (3/14/2003 4:57 p.m.)
      - THE industrial town - depicted by Jane   StewartMcI (3/14/2003 2:12 p.m.)
        
        And another industrial site.....   Caroline (3/14/2003 5:39 p.m.)
        
        True, but   KatherineA (3/18/2003 8:16 a.m.)
        
        St Giles and Seven Dials   Linden (3/18/2003 6:40 p.m.)
        
        Hmm......   Caroline (3/18/2003 11:31 a.m.)
        
        You can't fool me! It's Lyme, of course. nfm   Linden (3/15/2003 10:26 p.m.)
        
        You got me! Good point. nfm   Linden (3/14/2003 5:37 p.m.)
        
        And the town you are referring to is...? nfm   KatherineA (3/14/2003 2:26 p.m.)
        
        And the Answer Is   Jack Cerf (3/14/2003 2:48 p.m.)
        
        The Royal Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth   StewartMcI (3/14/2003 5:53 p.m.)
        
        I take your point, but   KatherineA (3/18/2003 8:24 a.m.)
        
        Portsea   Caroline (3/18/2003 12:06 p.m.)
      - Thomas Clarkson KatherineA (3/14/2003 5:37 a.m.)
        
        Follow this link Linden (3/14/2003 4:20 p.m.)
  - Is It, Then? Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 9:34 a.m.)
    - Basis for argument..? Leif G-n (3/12/2003 5:04 p.m.)
      - A Bit Thin Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 6:00 p.m.)
        
        Good or bad ? Leif G-n (3/12/2003 7:59 p.m.)
      - Dear Aunt Jane   helena6 (3/12/2003 5:23 p.m.)
        
        Jane the Impaler   Linden (3/12/2003 8:14 p.m.)
        
        Women are rational creatures   helena6 (3/12/2003 8:52 p.m.)
        
        Really? Then you might enjoy...   Linda Fern (3/13/2003 2:38 a.m.)
        
        Many thanks Linda - good site nfm   Frank (3/14/2003 3:12 a.m.)
        
        As I said   helena6 (3/13/2003 10:54 a.m.)
        
        Lovely Insights   Jack Cerf (3/13/2003 9:43 a.m.)
    - Oh, Jack! Caroline (3/12/2003 1:49 p.m.)
      - Point Taken -- Sorry nfm Jack Cerf (3/12/2003 2:57 p.m.)
Whitewashing JA Caroline (3/10/2003 11:06 p.m.)
- One possible cause? Ann2 (3/11/2003 7:58 a.m.)
  - Cassandra and Whitewashing LizzieT (3/11/2003 10:12 a.m.)
    - Actually, Cassandra is innocent of burning Jane's letters... Mary-L (3/12/2003 12:46 a.m.)
      - Re: Cassandra not burning letters.. Leif G-n (3/12/2003 8:45 p.m.)
        
        Cassandra and the letters Mary-L (3/13/2003 12:49 a.m.)
      - Thank you, Mary. News indeed1 NFM   donald s. taylor (3/12/2003 2:45 a.m.)
        
        Yes, Mary..have you got time for more?   Caroline (3/12/2003 1:51 p.m.)
        
        "Time for more" about Caroline and Cassandra...   Mary-L (3/13/2003 1:03 a.m.)
        
        LOL! Thank you, Mary!   Caroline (3/13/2003 1:01 p.m.)

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