'Modern Philanthropy', cartoon relating to the British burning Washington D.C. in 1814 and Cockburn's proclamation encouraging slaves to escape to British ships by French School
© Bridgeman Art Library / Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France / Archives Charmet
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- 'Modern Philanthropy', cartoon relating to the British burning Washington D.C. in 1814 and Cockburn's proclamation encouraging slaves to escape to British ships
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- French School
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- Bridgeman Art Library
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- © Bridgeman Art Library / Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France / Archives Charmet
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Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) British naval commander; during the Anglo-American War of 1812-15, Washington D.C. was attacked and burnt by the British; John Bull depicted inviting a slave with a promise of freedom;
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