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There is also one Tomma, a native brought here by a merchant ship, who wishes to return, & would work his passage to Port Jackson - he is a good seaman.
Should you, Sir, do us the favour of applying to Government, you will doubtless represent the great advantage which the Whalers, & other British vessels have derived, & are likely to derive, from the Missionaries at Otaheite. Many ships have been refitted by their assistance; have procured water, provisions &c, &c; and by their help have regained their hands who have deserted from the vessels &c. It seems, therefore, very desirable that this little colony, the Chief of which is attached to his Majesty, should receive some degree of countenance from Government.
I beg leave also to inquire, whether public countenance is given to free settlers of Port Jackson. Dr Harvies has recommended a decent family at Bath - a man - wife & 4 young persons who are desirous of going, if they can obtain a free passage. Will you do me the favour, Sir, to say, whether they would receive encouragement from Government.