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Sends a letter from a friend, Rev. W. Owen, and suggests that Clarkson will wish to help the poor in spirit, explaining that he can take as long as he likes. Notes that Owen is an Abolitionist and has written many articles on the subject for the daily press.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Expresses gratitude for a visit to Playford Hall. Discusses books being taken to Mr. Marsh.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Acknowledges the receipt of a resolution. Awaits answer from Mr. Weld. Hopes a letter will be printed in the Morning Chronicle.

Thanks Clarkson for letter concerning the causes of a recent outbreak of violence in Dominica and confirms that they are very similar to those given in official accounts.

On British and Foreign Anti Slavery Society headed paper. Thanks Clarkson for his invitation to visit. Attaches two resolutions for signature.

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.

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.