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Regarding proposal for Gerrit to write his life story. Smith declined by saying that"my political and religious views are very unpopular & the people have but little patience with this matter."

Regarding antislavery and the constitution; Mentions Wendell Phillips.

Orders to the conductor of the rail roads from Montgomery to Dalton, Georgia and to Lynchburg to allow the free passage of Elias, an enslaved man serving as the body servant of Captain Hunter of the Metropolitan Guards. Signed by Moore, the Governor of Alabama. Written on Executive Department stationery.

Receipt for medical services rendered, including visits and prescriptions for an infant and Mrs. Dawson as well as three visits and prescriptions for an African American child.

Letter written by African American emigrants to Haiti under the auspices of abolitionist and Haitian lobbyist James Redpath (1833-1891). Comments on their voyage, including sea burial of a child. Early impressions of Haiti, including its architecture, natural features, food. Working to clear the farm land. Describes meeting with the government agent, their housing, reception, and hopes for Haiti's progress and inclusion among the nations of the Earth. Letters to be directed to Sainte-Marie, Haiti, care of James Redpath.

Lists items he wishes to bring before Congress relating to slavery, including abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia, repealing protections of inter-state slave trading, and amending the Constitution. Recommends Constitutional amendments to repeal the Fugitive Slave Act and the 3/5ths Compromise, prohibit slave trading and admitting slave states, and prevent secession. Proposes declaring Florida, Louisiana and Arkansas United States territories if they do not "abjure all allegiance to the assumed Southern Confederacy."

Expresses sorrow over the "terrible carnage" of the Civil War. The Standard and the Liberator are much valued, as "No papers I get are . . . so welcome."

Oliver Johnson and Eliza Cloud have donated $5 for care of "contrabands," which Garrett now forwards to the recipient to be used "for those under the care of our friend Frances D Gage"; she informs him that there are only 4 people besides herself in Elkton "that have any sympathy for the slaves." Comments on pro-slavery sentiments in Maryland and mentions that the postmaster is proslavery.

James T. Bailey, judge for the Perry County probate court, attests that George Kirk appeared before him and "says on oath that a certain negro man named Ned Dark complexion & about 42 years of age now in Perry County Jail, is the property of Mrs. D. P. Owen of Tuscaloosa." Kirk is her authorized agent to remove Ned from custody. The line "and bring him to the said Mrs. Owen" is struck out with two pen strokes. Signed by George H. Kirk, Jr.

Impressment Receipt from the Headquarters Army of the Confederate States, Department of Lt. Gen. Polk to record the property impressed from Charles Walker of Marengo County. Impressed property includes one enslaved person, 1 club axe or spade, and meal and bacon. "If any of the Slaves are impressed as mechanics, the number and trade should be stated..." Signed by the Marengo County impressment agent. N.B. Leonidas Polk was killed at Pine Mountain in June 1864.