The author offers a measured reply to a large, respectful appeal from British women condemning American slavery, first describing the memorial’s wide-ranging signatures and Christian tone. She then traces the political and social developments in the United States since its reception, outlining the erosion of earlier compromises, violent clashes in contested territories, and the presidential contest that intensified the crisis. Speaking on behalf of many American women, she summarizes ongoing anti-slavery efforts, assesses how wartime events have altered prospects for emancipation, and situates transatlantic expressions of moral concern within the practical realities and struggles facing activists at home.