From London, to an unnamed correspondent (Walter Griffith?), advising him to accept the decision of the district meeting with regard to the dispute with his colleagues. Conference does not have the time to deal with every matter of this nature (crossed out).
Reference is made to some technical aspects of the printing of bibles.
Benson describes at length the Connexion's severe financial predicament. Conference is faced with either curtailing activities, both at home and abroad, or assuming debts with no realistic prospect of repayment. Consideration must also be given to restricting the erection of new chapels - he is certain that some people are discouraged from joining the Church for fear of being asked to help to repay a large building debt.
Benson thinks it best that he does not attend the Conference this year, as he is loath to become involved with the controversial question of stationing in the London Circuits. He has manged to keep the peace in the capital during the last 12 months, and it is now up to the Conference to maintain it in the coming year.
He is certain that Griffith will acquit himself as President very well.