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Mr.J.D. Tawell..

They are extremely anxious to procure Copies of the New Testament which has been translated into their Language, are they not?

Yes; I have seen many Notes addressed to the Missionaries,— I do not know that I am not in possession of some,— where they beg and pray they will send them Books, and there are so many Potatoes for them, or some Kumeras, and perhaps a Pig, in payment for them. I have brought with me a Translation of the Church Liturgy, omitting the Repetitions, which is used by them. (Delivering in the same.)

The Witness is directed to withdraw.

Ordered, That this Committee be adjourned to Tuesday the First Day of May next