Smith informs Ewart that the drawings of zebras that he had drawn for Dr Prajak three years previously are being reproduced. He had also asked for further drawings to be made but has since lost contact, leaving Smith unsure as to whether he should continue the work. He asks Ewart for any information he can provide on him, as he used to work at the University of Edinburgh.

Noack informs Ewart of his concern that his collection of original drawings and photographs of zebras have not been returned to him as promised. Noack writes that he loaned this collection to a Dr J.P Prajak of the University of Edinburgh for Prajak's projected book 'Striped Horses of Africa'. Noack urges Ewart to ensure that the collection is returned to him.

Ewart is not directly addressed as a recipient in the letter. Noack writes regarding the 'shameful' behaviour of Dr J.P Prajak, who works for Dr J Trakal in an educational academy in Prague. Professor Noack explains that he has reported him to the public prosecutor.