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On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Acknowledges the receipt of letters delivered via Mr. Lewis Weld from Lewis Tappan who gives assurance that Clarkson's letter will receive wide circulation. Discusses the circumstances of Lewis Weld and wishes to introduce Rev. Pennington to Clarkson. Mentions Judge Jay.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Notes that John Bright and Mr. Thompson have applied to join the society.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Acknowledges receipt of letters for Mr. Tappan and Mr. Chapman. Discusses the views of Mr. Blair on the sugar duties and the changing of his mind. Tells of Mr. Tappan's work and the case of Mr. Brown which it is hoped Clarkson could help by writing a letter to the Christian Churches generally.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Advises of Mr. Alexander's news from Paris with regards to the French Government's action on the slave trade, including the acknowledgement of Sir Robert Peel's address on sugar duties and its intention to ask the anti-slavery society for its opinions. Briefly discusses anti-slavery campaign in USA, the publishing of letters and the holding of a public meeting in Indiana.

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.

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 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.

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.

Discusses the incorrect editing of a letter for publication.

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.