Catalogue description Wilberforce letters collection

This record is held by Wilberforce House and Georgian Houses

Details of WL
Reference: WL
Title: Wilberforce letters collection
Description:

Letters from and to William Wilberforce (1759-1833), including 46 to his son, Henry, between 1806-1831 and 44 to Thomas Fowell Buxton between 1820-1831.

Date: 1799-1833
Held by: Wilberforce House and Georgian Houses, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833, MP philanthropist

Physical description: 245 letters
Subjects:
  • Slavery
Administrative / biographical background:

The collection includes personal/family matters, views on religion, matters relating to anti-slavery campaigns.

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