Kingsley, Z. (Zephaniah), 1765-1843. 'Treatise on the Patriarchal or Co-Operative System of Society, 1829. 1 item. Location: E:Imprints. Resident of Florida. Pro-slavery pamphlet puts forth the view that slaves may be as happy as whites under a just and benevolent system of rule. He uses the examples of Brazil and Haiti to demonstrate that slaves who are treated humanely are indisposed to revolt and prefer lives of tranquil labor over revolution and revolt. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3092.