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Praises King Henri 1st of Haiti (1) and gives an account of the efforts to 'civilise a barbaric people' through education. Notes that due to his fear of a French invasion, Henri has retained a large standing army and this is hindering his attempts to improve his country. Understands that France has suffered greatly from the loss of its colony and also has to cope with the return of its colonials. Wishes to bring Haiti and France together for mutual benefit and thinks that Turkheim, as a French legislator, is in a position to help. Realises that France is much despised in Haiti due to the recent conflagration, in spite of the benign influence of Louis 18th. Discusses the treaty signed in 1814 between Britain and France which stipulated that France should end the slave trade in five years and the plan, devised by the French minister for marine and colonies, M. Malouet, to massacre the inhabitants of Haiti and import 300,000 Negroes from Africa. States that the discovery of this information by King Henri, and also the fact that France tried to coerce Petoin (2) into conquering Haiti, and his dissemination of this information amongst his people has further aroused suspicions of French animosity. Believes that King Henri is a straightforward man who will deal with a French officer sent straight to him, but will not stand for any intrigue. Offers his service to France to enable the two countries to come to agreement and notes that he has already sent proposal to Henri. (1) Formerly General Henri Christophe. (2) Alexander Petion, president of the Republic of Haiti (present day Dominican Republic).

Enclosing copies of letters to Sartain and Francis (not present). Has felt since the Spring that things were going wrong with the Institute project. The university has made a counter proposal of its own instead of answering the SRC proposal, and to accept this proposal would be "to downgrade the Institute into a minor University department"

Carbon copy of typescript

Provides captions for the photographs.

One response is a brief general protest, the other a signed detailed rebuttal of further slanders. The latter said (on the contents list of Gregoire Envelope) to be addresses to the Gazette de France, but merely headed 'M(onsieur)'.

Endeavours to solve a puzzle concerning a book of prayers for Queen Elizabeth. Explains how the confusion between GA and W Herbert concerning the prayer book had arisen and sites another example of a similar mistake. Also describes a Manuscript Prayer Book and conjectures as to its condition.

Details charges for Battersea Borough Councils new tariff based on Floor Area that replaces a two-part tariff based on Rateable Value.

Includes diagrams.

Sheet music. Typescript.

Portrait of two young children in dresses, standing barefoot on grass, holding hands. A large house behind, and a shadow on the grass beside them.

View across a street to two children in dark clothing, standing on the pavement in front of a brick wall with a wooden door to the side. A brick building and trees partially visible behind the wall.