Tylor writes that he only just received Edith's letter of 20 August that morning as he was in Switzerland for business, reassuring Edith that he will do everything he can to help, should there be any difficulties.

He informs her that Coward, Chance still holds £90 of £100, which Edith gave them, and he feels this would be sufficient for an emergency.

There is a postscript on the second page stating, "I think it would be helpful if you were to give us some indication of the type of trouble you anticipate may arise. Perhaps you would write to Pigott on this. What I have in mind is that if we know what may arise it is easier to make adequate preparations." (The topic is unknown, but it may be further imprisonment for the Russells.)