What were John Woolman's anti-slavery activities?

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... he made many journeys throughout the colonies, preaching and advancing the antislavery cause. Keenly aware of social injustice, Woolman was one of the first protesters against slavery.....He personally boycotted products made by slave labor, and was responsible for convincing many Quaker communities to publicly denounce slavery.

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