He writes of his illness at the meeting preventing him from making a good job of his exposition, the Bishop of London coming to his aid, the establishment of the benevolent association at the meeting, the first steps taken for the establishment of the agricultural association, and the subscriptions raised and promised. He informs him that Lushington and he wanted Trew as Secretary of the benevolent society, which was intended to last only one year. Stokes might assist him, and other support would be provided as needed. He therefore offers him the post, saying that the committee would be sure to agree when they knew about it. (Copy.)