Wilberforce, An appeal to the religion, justice, and humanity of the inhabitants of the British Empire, in behalf of the negro slaves in the West Indies. 1823.Slavery is a "national crime" and "stain of dishonour" William Wilberforce (1759 1833). An appeal to the religion, justice, and humanity of the inhabitants of the British Empire, in behalf of the negro slaves in the West Indies. [] A new edition. London, J. Hatchard and Son, 1823. [Colophon:] Printed by Ellerton and Henderson, Gough Square, London. 8. 56 pp. Later half sheep with marbled sides, gold tooled title on spine. The pamphlet that catalyzed