The secret history you will have heard from Buxton.

As to myself, Lord Althorp told me yesterday night that the Cabinet had determined not to accept my resignation.

I have therefore the singular good luck of having saved both my honour and my place, and of having given no just ground of offence either to the Abolitionists or to my party-friends.

I have more reason than ever to say that honesty is the best policy." This letter is dated the 27th of July.

On that day week, Wilberforce was carried to his grave in Westminster Abbey.