- William Wilberforce letter to John Jay.
East Bourne, ENG - 1 August 1809
Though so many years have passed since we saw or heard from each other, I hope I do not deceive myself when I presume that we continue to retain each other in friendly remembrance
- William Wilberforce letter to Rufus King.
East Bourne, ENG - 1 August 1809
Even your abolition Law, if we are rightly informed, is so far defective, unlike in this respect to ours, that it does not prohibit Vessels under foreign flags, or being ostensibly foreign Property, fitting out or sailing from your ports.
