He promises to apply himself to the resolutions and to reading his book. He expresses doubt as to the possibility of forming an Agricultural Company at that time: since its success depended so much on it being announced at the proper time, premature launching might destroy its prospects, yet he was prepared to yield to Buxton's views if he insisted, provided that Samuel Gurney supported him. He mentions having met Sir Charles Metcalfe, whom he considered a very peculiar person. He reports on the poor sugar crop in Jamaica and the effect on the plantation owners and adds that he hoped to secure one of the visitors from Africa for the meeting.