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On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Acknowledges receipt of two letters and will endeavour to get them published in the 'Patriot'.

Will reply to Clarkson's letter shortly. Will forward the pamphlet for publication and look out for notices.

Acknowledges the receipt of books. Surmises that a Bill will not pass through Parliament in the current session and that newspapers and magazines are not liable to print much on it. Notes that the Times has a leader on the death of Earl Grey.

Offers a critique of a piece written by Clarkson, the 'Grievances of Seamen.' Notes that Clarkson has overlooked a recent law which has been used by police magistrates for the registry of seamen. Suggests that this would make it very easy for all captains to report to Customs a list of absentees. Discusses lodging houses for sailors and recommends that the accommodation be in the hands of magistrates rather than the clergy as they are able to use the police to make enquiries. Notes the importance of rules and that the lodgings should be temperance houses. Recommends the founding of marine schools for sailors in every port, partly to keep sailors from drunkenness, along with a hospital. Would be keen to see every lodging house and every ship have a small library, which would include religious texts, and that ministers should be available for all lodging houses. Thinks that sailors only wish to be treated as rational and accountable beings and can, on the whole, be men of temperance.

Gives Clarkson information requested re Parliamentary anti slavery legislation and notes that he has a selection of publications if Clarkson requires anything further. Discusses a letter sent to Dr. Marsh from Judge O'Neal which has been locked in Mr. Scoble's office who has left for France with the key. Notes the sad news regarding Cassius Clay in America.

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

Furnishes Clarkson with information he requested with regard to the Abolition of Slavery Act. Also informs Clarkson that he has taken Mr Soul's place as the secretary of the British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society.

Asks Clarkson to add his signature to attached letter (now lost) expressing support of Robert Peel's course of action with regard to sugar duties.

Acknowledges the receipt of a letter and offers words of sympathy and encouragement in the face of Clarkson's ill health.

Thanks Clarkson for letter and wishes him well. Pleased to find Clarkson so cheerful despite being confined to his chamber. Briefly discusses anti-slavery campaign but admits that he has not been involved recently. Gives brief news of family.