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Explains that he has written and sent the Address made to the National Assembly. The cause is gaining ground amid rising opposition. We [the Societe?] are publishing a good refutation of Lamiral and another work by an inhabitant of Domingo (St. Dominique, i.e. modern Haiti). The cause of the free Negroes has been debated in our Assembly, but without success. Brissot asks Clarkson to cash an order for Louis d'Or, paying them to Bridel who delivers this letter.

Introduces an architect, Mr. Norris, a 'valuable friend'. The second address to the National Assembly is enclosed. Brissot refers again to Le Page's letter and the financial straits of the Societe and discusses the progress of the cause in the Assembly, including the outcry against a leading opponent, Lamiral.

Discusses financial needs, and measures taken to meet them from an English bank account, in detail, and warning against various individuals connected with the Societe, including d'Oge, who have been guilty of peculation or treachery. Some pamphlets have been printed for the 'gens de couleur'. Brissot congratulates on the ' victory humanity has gained in the last struggle about the right of declaring war'. He asks for news of Sierra Leone.

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.

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

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

Expresses the thanks voted by a public meeting to Thomas Clarkson for his part in the ending of the slave trade.

Gives a second set of answers to Clarkson's question, 'what real symptoms have you of the anti-slavery cause's advancement?' as follows: The establishment of two newspapers by 'person of colour.' Election of a former slave to an old established literary society. The winning, in the eyes of many, of an argument, conducted through a series of newspaper essays, between a black physician and a pro-slavery Unitarian minister. Many distinguished people in the 'Free States' publicly advocating the anti-slavery cause. Eminent lawyers from the free states and territories frequently stating that anti slavery principles are rapidly pervading the country. The disassociation of several missionaries with missionary boards who have been known to accept money from slaveholders, and the belief that many more will follow in the future. The growth of the membership of the Liberty Party, an abolitionist Party. Tappan admits that there are other, discouraging, facts, the rising price of slaves being one, but doesn't want to discourage Clarkson. States that slavery will soon be abolished and Texas will not be admitted into the Union as a slave state.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Advises the dispatch of letters to various parties in US and England. Discusses a case of man sentenced to death in US for aiding an escaped slave and how it is causing much attention in Britain, including its mention in the House of Lords by Lord Brougham. Wishes to introduce an American called Deane to Clarkson.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Advises the receipt of the slips of an accompanying letters from Lewis Tappan and that copies have been kept by the Society.