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100 1 _aWilberforce, William,
_d1759-1833
245 1 0 _aPrivate Papers of William Wilberforce
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-14
508 _aE-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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWilberforce, William, 1759-1833
700 1 _aWilberforce, Anna Maria
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44912
999 _c85751
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