William Wilberforce, Missenden, Buckinghamshire, to J. E. Ryland, [Bristol], 10 August 1824. 

Mr Wilberforce presents his best respects to Mr J. E. Ryland and returns him many thanks for the obliging Present of the Print of his Father, which Mr W.s Esteem for the Original, will render valuable to him.  Mr W. requests Mr R. to present his respects to the Doctor.  Mr W. has lately had a serious illness from which through the goodness of God he is now gradually recovering.

Missenden.  Bucks

10 August 1824

Text: Wilberforce-Ryland Letters, shelfmark MS. G97a, Bristol Baptist College Library, fol. 18 (attached to the previous letter).