Reverend Peckard to the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade 26 May 1790

Magdalen College, Cambridge, May 26 1790.

GENTLEMEN,

            I TAKE the liberty, as being joined with you in the same laudable endeavours to support the cause of humanity in the Abolition of the Slave Trade, to recommend to your protection the bearer of this note, GUSTAVUS VASSA, an African; and to beg the favour of your assistance to him in the sale of his book.

                        I am, with great respect,

                                    GENTLEMEN,

                        Your most obedient servant,

                                              P. PECKARD.

The Interesting Narrative, 3rd ed., p. vi