British politician, evangelist and philanthropist (1759–1833) who played an important role in the movement to abolish slavery. Ink signature, “I am, madam, yr faithful servt, W. Wilberforce,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip clipped from the closing of a letter, with a collector’s date notation of 1821 to the lower left. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold passing through one line of the closing sentiment and trivial show-through from writing to the opposing side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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