The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano · Reading edition

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CHAP. V.

Sir Philip Gibbes, Baronet, Barbadoes.

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…reatment, need no fresh stock of negroes at any time. I have the honour of knowing a most worthy and humane gentleman, who is a native of Barbadoes, and has estates there[S]. This gentleman has written a treatise on the usage of his own slaves. He allows them two hours for refreshment at mid-day; and many other indulgencies and comforts, particularly in their lying; and, besides this, he raises more provisions on his estate th…

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