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Recounts a meeting with Gregoire at which Clarkson was talked of and Vincent took to Gregoire ' an excellent account of Senegal and especially the slave trade which is still carried on there, though less actively…' He expects Gregoire to publish something in consequence, worthy of both of them. He asks news of Madame Christophe and her daughters, and proposes to facilitate with all possible conveniences their reception in Italy, should they dread the English weather too much. He has written to them via a friend of the daughters, but does not know whether his letter reached its destination. He requests Clarkson's care for another refugee, M'selle Toussain[t], grand-daughter of Toussaint Louverture, who is about to land in England. Vincent assures Clarkson of the great admiration he inspires in him, and wishes that on this New Year he may find in this life - as he is sure to do in a better - recompense for his unwearying labours for the human race.

Mr. Godwin states that he is interested in promoting the anti-slavery cause through a series of lectures. States that the best course of action is for Parliament to set a date for abolition and to make arrangements for that date to be met. Hopes Clarkson can help him either with written information or by sending recent publications. Maude introduces Godwin to Clarkson and states he is of good conscientious character and has been working hard to promote the anti slavery cause in Yorkshire which is growing stronger, especially amongst women.

Pamphlets, books and articles on Clarkson and Wilberforce produced by the Wisbech and Fenland Museum, Hull Museum etc.; first day cover stamps commemorating the 150th anniversary of Wilberforce's death.

Discusses a letter sent by Clarkson to be read at the next public meeting of the Anti Slavery Society. Proposes changes regarding the 10 articles of the Washington Treaty, especially those regarding the trial of fugitives from the Indies. Also points out inaccuracies regarding fugitives from Florida and asks that points regarding slave-grown produce be printed in the next copy of the 'Reporter'.

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

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.

Asks Clarkson to become a member of a Provisional Committee to 'carry into effect' the attached resolution. Resolution states that a committee be formed to raise subscriptions to help pay expenses for court cases brought against 'friends of the Negroes in Jamaica and other colonies', and to publicise such cases. Includes a list of names.

Asks Clarkson to chair a non-political meeting at Exeter Town Hall in protest over the Opium Wars.

Sends approval from the Wesleyan Conference on the resolution passed by the Anti Slavery Committee regarding church membership.

Requests Clarkson to attend a meeting at Exeter Town Hall on behalf of the Committee, as he is too ill to attend. Realises that Clarkson may be too ill himself but says it is important at this time for attendance.