Linton writes that he has heard from Sir Clement that Ewart is to send them two stallions. He hopes that the horses will pay proper attention to the zebras and asks whether they will be well enough trained to be shipped out (to South-East Africa) in September.

Linton asks Ewart to send some items of horse tackle along with the horse to be shipped, and refers him to the individuals who will be accompanying the horse by rail.

Linton thanks Ewart for his kindness to him and his staff in letting them see how Ewart manages. He confirms arrangements for the shipping of some stallions.

Hill congratulates Ewart on the offspring of some of his animals. He tells him that he has asked Andrew Linton to visit him and confirm details about the potential shipment of animals to Africa. He encourages Ewart to write to Nature about his current work.