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The Virginia Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and the Relief of Free Negroes and Others, Unlawfully Held in Bondage, and Other Humane Purposes was a Richmond-based antislavery organization active from 1790 to 1804. Founded by Robert Pleasants, a wealthy Quaker slaveholder-turned-abolitionist from Henrico County, the society at its high-water mark claimed more than 100 members, many of whom were Quakers and more than a few of whom were Methodists. The Virginia Society petitioned the U.S. Congress and the General Assembly in support of gradual emancipation and provided legal support to wrongfully enslaved individuals. Although it enjoyed limited success in its early years, by the turn of the century it had lost members and support as white Virginians grew increasingly hostile to emancipation. By 1804, the society had ceased meeting completely. The Virginia Society, unlike most other antislavery organizations, was located in a slavery-based society and economy. T
Nikki Grahame s mother reveals she begged nurses not to discharge daughter from hospital – hours before Big Brother star passed away aged 38 from anorexia
Nikki passed away last month and her body was found in her London home, a day after she was discharged from Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester
Star s mother Sue and father David – who lost his own battle with pancreatic cancer just nine days after her death – stated it was vital she remain in treatment
Sue detailed how she wasn t aware of some medical conditions Nikki had when she was discharged, including bradycardia, hypoglycemia, and a cracked pelvis
Imogen Thomas has said that her late friend Nikki Grahame made her laugh even til the end and that not a day goes by that she doesn t think about her in a new post.
On Friday the model, 38, - who met the reality icon on Big Brother in 2006 - reflected on their best memories together after her death last month following a battle with anorexia.
Taking to her Instagram Story Imogen said that the pair got along amazingly and always had each other s backs before adding that she misses her so much .
Missing her: Imogen Thomas has said that her late friend Nikki Grahame made her laugh even till the end and that not a day goes by that she doesn t think about her in a new post
Nikki Grahame's father David lost his battle with pancreatic cancer just nine days after her death dailymail.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailymail.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.