RefNoRP/1/7
Alternative Reference numberRP/7
TitleWilliam Wilberforce to Samuel Roberts, written from Dunstable
DescriptionHas decided that he (the writer) should not go to Yorkshire for the election. Is now on the way to take his son to school in Leicestershire. Requests Roberts to insert an announcement (lacking) in the Sheffield newspaper. Wishes to correct some falsehoods circulated about him, particularly by Baines in the Leeds Mercury, who asserts that Wilberforce had never raised his voice in favour of Peace. Gives details of his activities in favour of peace. 2 pages.

(Bundle 2)
Date9 Oct 1812
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AccessStatusOpen
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