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Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Mr. Garrison reports from Liverpool on May 24 that thousands of anti-slavery petitions from across the UK are overwhelming Parliament. Lord Suffield presented 201 in the Lords, including one with 800,000 ladies' signatures. Mr. Buxton presented 300 in the Commons, including one with 187,000 female signatures led by Amelia Opie.
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May 24
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petitions presented: 201 in house of lords including one with 800,000 ladies' signatures; 300 in house of commons including one with 187,000 female signatures.
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Petitions for abolition of slavery are arriving in thousands to Parliament from across the United Kingdom. Lord Suffield presented 201 on Tuesday in the House of Lords, one massive petition signed by 800,000 ladies causing sensation and merriment. Mr. Buxton presented 300 in the House of Commons on the same day, including one with 187,000 female signatures headed by Amelia Opie and Priscilla Buxton, requiring four members to place it.