Alexander Anderson (slave trader)

Alexander Anderson was a slave trader, who was in business with his brother John Anderson, together forming John and Alexander Anderson & Co.

They owned a slave factory on Bance Island, Sierra Leone[1] Their business was based in Philpot Lane, Eastcheap.[2] Alexander was active politically to prevent any restrictions in the running of the slave trade, for example working with his brother to organise a petition to the House of Lords in 1799.[2]:140–1

References

  1. ↑ Draper, Nick (2008). "The City of London and slavery: evidence from the first dock companies, 1795–1800". Economic History Review. 61 (2): 432–466.
  2. 1 2 Rawley, James (2003). London, Metropolis of the Slave Trade. Columbia, Missouri: University of Missouri Press. :140
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