In his letter he expressed the pleasure he had received in finding persons associated in the support of a cause, in which he himself had taken a deep interest.

He gave them advice as to their future plans.

He promised them all the cooperation in his power: and he exhorted them not to despair, even if their first attempt should be unsuccessful; "for consolation," says he, "will not be wanting.

You may rest satisfied that the attempt will be productive of some good; that the fervent wishes of the righteous will be on your side, and that the blessing of those who are ready to perish will fall upon you." And as Mr.Smith was the first person to address the commitee as an individual after its formation, so, next to Mr.Wilberforce and the members of it, he gave the most time and attention to the promotion of the cause.
On the fifth of July, the commitee opened a correspondence, by means of William Dillwyn, with the societies of Philadelphia and New York, of whose institution an account has been given.

At this sitting a due sense was signified of the services of Mr.Ramsay, and a desire of his friendly communications when convenient.
The two next meetings were principally occupied in making out lists of the names of persons in the country, to whom the commitee should send their publications for distribution.