02959cam a22004093u 4500 66908 UtSlPG 20260610134538.0 m cr n 260607r20211784utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780 Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African : To Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of His Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-09 Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African" by Ignatius Sancho is a collection of letters written in the late 18th century. The letters provide a fascinating insight into the life, thoughts, and experiences of Ignatius Sancho, a former slave who became a prominent figure in British society. The topics explored in his correspondence include friendship, philanthropy, and reflections on human nature, showcasing his intellect and humanity. At the start of the work, the editor introduces Sancho's letters, explaining that they are collected from various friends and were never intended for publication. The memoir highlights Sancho's remarkable life, detailing his origins aboard a slave ship and his eventual rise to be a butler and grocer in England. The opening portion touches on his early adversity, education, and relationships with influential figures, such as the Duchess of Montagu, illuminating his character and literary talents that emerge throughout his letters. Sancho’s writing reflects a blend of wit, wisdom, and a keen understanding of humanity, setting the tone for a rich and enlightening exploration of his thoughts and societal observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: J. Nichols, 1784 Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780 -- Correspondence Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780 Composers, Black -- England -- London -- Correspondence Africans -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century Black people -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century Grocers -- England -- London -- Correspondence Westminster (London, England) -- Social life and customs London (England) -- Race relations -- History -- 18th century Jekyll, Joseph, 1754-1837 https://archive.org/details/lettersoflateign00sanc_0/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66908 107730 107730