This collection of letters, written in the late 18th century, addresses the controversial figure of John Wilkes, a journalist and politician who was expelled from the British Parliament on charges of seditious libel. The letters defend Wilkes's right to free speech and criticize the government's heavy-handed approach to dissent. They are an important reminder of the struggles for free expression that have played a critical role in the development of modern democracies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.