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Discusses politics and racism in the United States; Abdy thanks Tait for reviewing his book [Journal of a Residence and Tour in the United States of North America]. Predicts a possible civil war if issues surrounding slavery are not resolved; "The property qualification of the Southern section & the personal qualification of the other must some day come into fatal collision..."

Lundy, a Quaker abolitionist, sends information on plan for a freeman's colony in Mexico [in the province of Texas]. "These papers will give…a pretty good idea of the country, as well as my plan of operations…" [enclosures not present].

Following Herbert’s directions and shipping 50 barrels of herrings to his estates in Blue Mountain and Grange Hill, as well as a barrel of Barclay’s Porter and a ham. “We value the good opinion you entertain of the Master of this vessel, Capt. Lamolle, who was Capt. Ferrier’s mate.” Originally enclosed two letters, including one on the general health of Jamaica (not included). List of enslaved workers included, divided between praedial and non-praedial as well as attached and unattached. Categories for enslaved workers include tradesmen, laborers, those employed upon wharfs, and domestic servants, with sub-categories of "head" or "inferior." Children under 6 and "Aged, Diseased, or otherwise non-effective" listed separately.

Notes Natchez's mild weather, tourists, and local alarm about potential rebellions from enslaved people. "... the people are at present somewhat alarmed about negro insurrections, and keep a regular guard every night. This is the time when the plots which were brought last summer were to have taken place, one negro was shot dead night before last, for undertaking to elude the patrols." Briefly remarks on business, cotton, and commercial failures in New Orleans. Comments on President Andrew Jackson's recent remarks, expectations for a war with France, and beliefs that it would hit New Orleans especially hard. Describes Pomroy's employment in a commercial business. Notes an acquaintance's health troubles and the recent death of Colonel Trusk.

Does not believe rumors of Stephens dispariging his character. Winter weather restricts his leisure activities, ability to get to the post office, and church options. Describes Mr. Bowie, an unpleasant plantation owner, who has enough "overseers and other subordinates, that very little of it falls to his share. His chief business is to get rid of time." Notes how Bowie passes his time and discusses Mrs. Bowie, her longstanding illnesses, her fixation on her ailments and treatments, and her "being surrounded by slaves." Wishes he could earn a living through literature but notes the difficulty of securing a professorship at universities. Discusses Congress, efforts to abolish slavery in Washington, D.C., and unfavorable views of abolitionists. Mentions Southern secessionists and how they threaten "receding from the Union because their exclusive rights are discussed by a 'miserable minority of fanatics,' they are at the same time, in their legislative assemblies and by their official papers, dictating with threats to the legislatures of the North. If they are justifiable in being so enraged at Abolition intermeddling, what bounds shall be set to the wrath of the insulted north!"

Certificate of Manumission; Ramsay, from "the Town of Alexandria in the District of Columbia," declares her "mulatto boy Henry Rowe to be free" in two years.

Introducing William L. Chaplin, who has been appointed an agent to the American Anti-Slavery Society and new on the lecture circuit; Successes of lecturer Henry Brewster Stanton, abolitionist and social reformer, in the Boston area.

Writing to his slave trading partner, noting that he is having difficulty obtaining checks and the slave market is dull. Lists full names of five enslaved people he has sold and prices realized. Expects when cotton begins to sell that the influx of money in the market will increase sales of enslaved people. Will return to Virginia soon to get money to Logan, but other Alabama traders advise him to stay. Has not heard from their slave trading partner, Joseph Meeks. N.B. Haynes and Logan from Virginia formed a slave trading partnership. They worked with speculator Joseph Meeks of Nashville, Tennessee, to sell enslaved people from the east to higher demand areas in the west and south.

Working to acquire documents relative to Huguenots in South Carolina. Unsettled by the "abolition question" in Washington, D.C., and the "true designs of the nonslaveholding states." Comments on disunion and secession. "In a few years agrarian vulgarity will govern the north-- The kitchen is destined to rule the parlor." Brief mention of "persons from the country" coming to Charleston for the races.

Requesting updates on Rebecca’s family and child in Baltimore. “Poor child, little you know what a world you are doomed to live in.” Hopes that Rebecca will not allow her child to be an “Abolition woman, that pest in society at the present day. Do not teach her what children now a days are taught to lisp – ‘I eat nothing but free sugar, and wear nothing but free clothing.’ Feels that Philadelphians are losing their “characters for moderation and order,” citing people fraternizing with Black people. Mentions having a cough, her garden, the transportation of a flower bouquet from the U.S. to England, and her enjoyment of the country.