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to any of the missionaries thinking that they must have left the colony before this can possibly arrive if they ever leave it at all, I earnestly hope to see the Mission resetablished and I know of no reason on the part of the Natives why it should not, and the cause of failure of excess at present I think will be found to be in ourselves and our employers and no where else. --
     The Vessel is now under weigh and I must close this, the cask of pork is a Tierce marked H Send one also 6 files, 1 cross cut saw file 2 pit Saws & 3 hand saw files. Do not fail writing - My sincere respects to Mrs H and family
Dear Brother
yours Truly Adieu
H Nott 
If i can i'll enslose a reciept for the Pork

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