He thanks him for his prompt action concerning slavery in India in response to an earlier letter, remarking that it was characteristic of the Daniel Wilson he know of old and explains that it was in accordance with Lushington's interpretation of the mood of the House of Commons that they had not raised the matter at the end of the last session, not for any want of enthusiasm on his part. Lushington was rather more cautious in his approach than Buxton himself, but no less loyal to the cause. He adds that he expected to be in London in Apr, that a great Anti-Slavery Congress would take place there in Jun, at which Indian slavery would be discussed, among other matters, and that he would send a full report of that in due course. He gives an account of the stage reached by the preparations for the Niger expedition, mentions that he had given orders for copies of The Remedy and of the Prospectus to be sent to him as soon as they should be ready, reports that Fernando Po (Bioko) had not yet been acquired, and remarks on the hand of providence being evident in the fact that each delay encountered had resulted in some improvement to their scheme. He tells of the agreement of men of all parties and denominations over their project, except in the matter of religious instruction, and of his overwhelming desire to see on the coast of Africa a college for the education on the purest and most evangelical principles of indigenous missionaries and schoolmasters for Africa. He asks if he might add his name to the members of the Society they were forming, making it clear that he was not begging for a subscription. He repeats his observations on the Jesuits and their Propaganda Society. He mentions that Hannah had had a minor attack of her former illness over the last few days but was in general much improved by her visit to Rome and that, although he had improved in health, he was determined never to return to Parliament, as he did not have the necessary vigour. He writes that he was to visit the Pope in a few days' time to thank him for the Edict against the slave trade and for the permission to visit the prisons. He ends with a description of his feelings on seeing the Colosseum. (Memoir, p. 479.) (Copy.)