Autograph letter signed : "Gloucester House", to Sir Sidney Smith, 1816 Feb. 24.

Concerning a disbursement of £200 to Sir Sidney Smith by Mr. Wilberforce from the African Institution which the Duke believed was not in keeping with the purpose of the organization; reminding him that as a member of the African Institution, "the Civilization of Africa, and the entire abolition of the African Slave Trade are our only Objects, and that we cannot employ the Money of the Subscribers for any other purpose -- This must clearly prove to you the total impossibility of the African Institution giving any sum towards the realization of your Plan, however the Members may admire your Motives and Zealous exertions in so good a cause;" praising him for his "able Motives that have instigated you at this undertaking, Motives worthy of yourself, and I must anxiously wish to see this detestable traffic in white slaves put an end to, an object which every Briton cannot [illegible] to have at heart, yet I do not conceive that by private Subscriptions it can ever be accomplished, and I am clearly of Opinion that it can solely be done by the Powers of [illegible] determining by Force of Arms to stop this disgraceful & abominable Trade; In such a way this very desirable object might be soon attained, and I should be happy to see you in Command of a Squadron for that purpose."