An Original Handwritten and Signed Part Letter by British politician, philanthropist, and a Leader of the Movement to Abolish the Slave Trade William Wilberforce to His Close Friend John Scandrett Harvard. Dated Bath 14 October 1820, to his close friend John Scandrett Harvard (1785-1866), philanthropist and abolitionist, final leaf signed by Wilberforce and Harfords address to the rear. With a postscript relating to Wilberforce’s ill-health in his hand. One page. William Wilberforce 1759 – 1833 was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. Wilberforce has also been described as a humanitarian reformer who contributed to reshaping the political and social attitudes of the time by promoting concepts of social responsibility and action. Size is 225mm x 185mm. Condition is average. With folding crease. Light age toning. Opening loss to edges.