This book sheds new light on the mystery surrounding the true identity of the author of the famous letters of Junius, which were published in the 18th century British press. Drawing on extensive research and family archives, it provides a detailed biography of the Rev. James Wilmot and his role as the possible author of the letters. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in literary history and the politics of 18th century England. 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.