He considers that all was not lost, for it was not really essential to buy land and buildings to carry out their plan and, had they succeeded, they would immediately have been involved in further outlay; they had indeed lost nothing in the attempt. They had as much opportunity to work there as they had had before and they were still able to rent or purchase from the indigenous people more land than they required. Friends there were ready to help in putting their institution in order. They could immediately send out an agent to discover the best position for their purpose and to establish a small-scale institution for the reception of future indigenous agents. Billy had already offered his services, and he was acclimatised, knew their views, was tactful with the Africans and was, he hoped, a Christian. He thought that to send him at once would be a great boost for their society and estimates that it would cost £500 to fit him out and send him there and a further £500 would found the establishment. Accounts from the West Indies were very favourable towards African affairs and he felt very optimistic about it.