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Conversation about a letter by Hercules Ross (1801)

The conversation

This conversation takes as its starting point a letter written by Hercules Ross (1745–1816), who made his fortune from slavery before later becoming an abolitionist. The letter was gifted to Lloyd’s in 1932.

The conversation explores the importance of acknowledging historic enslavement, the personal wealth it created for many, and its impact today.

Items in Collection

Read our factsheet

This factsheet provides further information about the Hercules Ross letter which is in the Lloyd’s Collection.

Please be aware some of the content may contain harmful language which may cause distress.

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