He promises to see Lushington about the steam vessels and asks when would be convenient. He offers to devote his attention to inquiring into the geography and statistics of Africa and into the best way of improving commerce and agriculture there, and declares himself prepared to invest his property in the scheme when it should be well arranged and settled. However, he did not wish Buxton to undergo any embarrassment on his behalf as he knew that there was prejudice against him in some quarters. He promises to send him, in a few days, some important papers concerned with the future welfare of the West Indies and the system of free labour there.