This pamphlet, "A Letter To ... Sir Richard Bethell ... Containing A Defence Of The Proposition Of A Reform In The Law Concerning Marriage. In Answer To A New ... Accusation Brought Against It By ... The Lord Bishop Of Oxford," engages with a critical debate concerning proposed reforms to marriage law. Penned by Peter Blackburn, the letter directly addresses Sir Richard Bethell and responds to accusations leveled by Samuel Wilberforce, the Lord Bishop of Oxford. The text offers valuable insight into the legal and social controversies surrounding marriage in the 19th century. It is a significant resource for scholars researching the history of family law, religious influence on legal matters, and the broader social reforms of the Victorian era. The arguments presented provide a window into the complex negotiations between legal tradition, religious doctrine, and evolving social values, making it relevant to contemporary discussions about marriage and civil rights. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.