Forsyth states that he is replying to both Ewart's official and private letters, and that he is forwarding his official letter on to Arthur Cecil (possibly relating to an application for funding). Forsyth states that he believes the 'Widow' should be served by Ewart's stallion, but acknowledges that others may have different opinions.

Cecil makes arrangements to stay with Ewart and reports on his meeting with Schofield and his critique of the latter's report. He suggests that the government funds a horse-breeding scheme, purchase the offspring and encourage landowners to breed army horses from selected native mares.

Gibson-Carmichael writes that is enclosing £50 for research and reports that Henry B. Marshall-of-Buchan-Broughton, Peeblesshire, would be glad to go on the Biological Farm Committee. He asks if either himself or Ewart should write to Sir John Gilmour and that Ewart should approach Arthur Cecil with a view to joining the committee.

Lord Moreton writes to Cecil that he is enclosing a cheque for £65 towards Ewart's experiments. The other contributing donors are Lord Ducie and Walter Rothschild.

Lord Moreton encloses a cheque for £65 for Ewart's experiments. He adds that this is the third and final year for which the sum was promised. The other contributing donors mentioned in the letter are Walter Rothschild and Lord Ducie.