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

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

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Informs Clarkson that his letter will not appear in the 'Reporter' as there is too little time. Has received a list of important politicians in the US from Mr. Leavitt.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Acknowledges receipt of letter but informs Clarkson that it will not be published due to various mishaps. Has sent a list from Mr. Leavitt.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Informs Clarkson that his letter will not be printed in the 'Reporter' as letters from America, the West Indies and Paris have arrived. Clarkson's letter will be circulated in printed form with a copy of the newspaper. Letters to Judge Jay and Mr. Kellog will not be sent, as they are absent.

Discusses the incorrect editing of a letter for publication.

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. Acknowledges receipt of a letter and will get the opinion of other friends. Advises that the Boston Packet will be sailing on 4th April so letters must be posted by the 3rd. Confirms he has written to Mr. Dean as requested and he will reply shortly.

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.