Wilberforce, William 1759-1833 creator Wilberforce, Anna Maria text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Private Papers of William Wilberforce" by William Wilberforce is a collection of personal letters and writings, compiled and edited in the late 19th century. The work primarily focuses on Wilberforce's correspondence with notable figures of his time, particularly his close friendship and political relationship with Prime Minister William Pitt. This collection sheds light on the intricacies of political life in Britain as well as Wilberforce's significant role in advocating for the abolition of the slave trade. The opening of this volume features a preface that outlines Wilberforce's legacy, highlighting him as a pivotal figure in the fight against slavery and as a prominent member of the House of Commons during a time of great political upheaval. It introduces letters between Wilberforce and Pitt that reflect their camaraderie, mutual respect, and the political challenges they faced. These letters not only reveal their personal affections but also touch upon critical issues of the day, including discussions surrounding the abolition of the slave trade, showcasing Wilberforce’s influence and commitment to social justice in the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-02-14 E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Anna Granta, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto) Original publication data not identified Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44912 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134030.0 44912