Autographed Letter (dated November 23, 1840)

Autographed Letter (dated November 23, 1840), written and signed by ‘Thomas Clarkson’ -- to ‘My dear friend’, informing him that “I have received the Manuscript safe”, asking him to correct the work and send it to the Press, concluding that “I consider that I cannot judge so well of my own writings as others”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches, folds, light creasing, occasional very light stains, generally in good condition. Playford, 23 November 1840. A fine letter by the veteran campaigner, Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846), a tireless anti-slavery abolitionist, friend of William Wilberforce, and philanthropist. “I think in about 5 days I shall send you more Copy, which will be the last except about a sheet and a half. I entreat you to look over the Copy, which is next coming to you, with as searching an Eye as the last, and that you will favour me with your Remarks.”