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If the recipient is in London, he will receive the letter from the hands of the Marquis (?Piresi). He is sending printed works by various deliveries. He sends a new copy of the second printed letter which he has addressed to an Elector of [?Lisere]. He has sent [?what] to Zachary Macaulay and already forwarded to Lord Calthorpe notes which attest that Senegal continues the slave trade. He has set a cry of indignation ringing in many papers, especially the Chronique Religieuse, and despite the fury of the 'marchands de sanf' (i.e. slave traders) against him, does not waver. He sends compliments to Clarkson's wife.

Acknowledges a parcel sent by the letter. He describes the importance of the example given by Clarkson's efforts, as wielding a moral force superior to that inculcated by principles alone. He comments on the importance of the personal interests of those concerned in advancing a great cause, and the hypocrisy of a motion for the freedom of Negroes being put before the National Assembly, which is preoccupied with its own ideas of liberty.

Sent during TC's visit to France, assuring him that he is quite right not to have put himself to trouble to translate his last communication into French, since the writer has perfectly understood it, with a little help. He acknowledges on behalf of the Abbe Sieyes and himself, the two pictures which Clarkson sends, with which the writer is already familiar. (1) This design inspired Lubersac with a great hatred of the traffic in human kind as much as that traffic has degraded it. He invites Clarkson with an unnamed friend, to a modest dinner next Monday at 4 p.m. (1) The picture was evidently the slave ship picture which Clarkson circulated in profusion in Paris and from which Mirabeau had a model made for his dining room table (See Clarkson Biography, pp. 57-8).

Sends a draft of the work regarding the treaty.

Notifies the writer's intention to draw on behalf of the Societe £50 upon Messrs. Gwinel, Hoare and Harmand, bankers. Should the funds not be readily available, the representative of M. Claviere has orders to wait, but he begs Clarkson to send the money with utmost speed.

Vincent has just read in the Paris Gazettes that the former Queen of Haiti and her two daughters are at present at Playford Hall, and he considers it typically worthy of Clarkson to have discharged a debt which lies rather more at the door of a government [i.e. than at that of a private individual]. He hopes that his letter (i.e. the one following) finds them still at Playford, and will be glad to learn that they receive with especial grace ('avec quelque distinction') his protestations of devotion.

Discusses a contract agreed between the planters and Parliament at the time of the Emancipation Act which has allowed slavery to continue. Sets out the actions being taken by the Committee to fight against it; public meetings, publication of articles and signing of petitions. Offers sympathy for the death of Clarkson's son, remembers visit to Playford Hall fondly and passes on regards to Mrs Clarkson.

Briefly discusses the contents of Treaty of Washington regarding fugitive slaves.

Congratulates Clarkson on his recent work which he has read. Says he could not put it down. Offers some criticism.

Tells of vote in Houses of Parliament abolishing apprenticeship and answers questions concerning Parliamentary actions on the slave trade.