The Life of Olaudah Equiano

why is Equiano's petition to Queen Charlotte so politically significant?

In 1788 Equiano wrote a letter to Queen Charlotte, married to King George III, and asked for black freedom from slavery. I can clearly understand the importance of this to an extent but I cant find any ones views on this so cant expand.

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It was most significant to the Queen herself because Equiano could read and write. Few blacks were literate, and Equiano's literacy and well written petition impressed her. She listened.....

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The Life of Olaudah Equiano

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