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The writer excuses lack of correspondence on the subject of abolition by attention to urgent political matters. The victory achieved by the 'gens de couleur' over the whites in the French colonies, on behalf of which the Societe des Amis des Noirs had merely a propaganda role in Paris, will perhaps hasten the winning of equal rights for all men everywhere. He trusts that that class of oppressed citizens who owe their triumph to the philosophy of the present age, will acknowledge it by giving support to the Societe particularly devoted to the betterment of the condition of their brothers, the Africans (1). Lanthenas considers the opening of new colonies an opportunity to give support to the cause there. He endeavours to interest Clarkson in a new publishing and bookselling venture established at No. 4 Rue du Theatre Francois, which will begin by publishing the evidences submitted to the English Parliament against the slave trade. It is intended to revivify the Societe. (1) This is just the kind of platitude that Lubersac was inveighing against in November 1789.

Expresses surprise that Clarkson has not written, doubtless hindered by business, since Brissot is being asked about his affairs at the Society [? the Societe des Amis des Noirs]. He attaches the Address [not here] which he and his colleagues have just presented at the National Assembly, but a great storm of opposition has arisen, especially in Bordeaux. The cause of Free Negroes has been discussed in a violent atmosphere at the General Assembly of the Hotel de Ville. The public is in support, but the Cabal is so strong that, fearing for success, the Societe preferred to withdraw the petition. Brissot is intending to print several good works and assumes that Clarkson will immediately translate the Address to the Assembly into English and place it in all the papers. Clarkson's letter to Mosneron de l'Auny has been published. Brissot urgently requests information about the progress of a treaty for the supply of slaves said to have been made between the English and Spanish Governments.

Has taken the liberty to send Clarkson a piece he has written on the freedom of the African race.

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.

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.

Thanks Clarkson for address he has received and notes that it has been printed in a daily paper and will soon be published as a pamphlet. Notes that Mr. Polk, a slaveholder, has been elected President but is certain that the anti slavery cause will win, especially if, as expected, Texas is kept out of the Union.

Thanks Clarkson for recent letters and notes that he has published the information which Clarkson has sent.

Short note thanking Clarkson for sending a copy of a speech.

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.