Church Miss[ionar]y House London
Novr 17/ [18]17
Dear Sir
	I wrote to you on the 7th of June, since which time, we have not heard from you.
	We hope from Mr Marsden’s letters, that we shall soon hear from you. We wish you to write regularly & frequently, for our friends as well as ourselves are anxious to know how you go on.
	The cause of the society is gaining ground in every quarter of the Kingdom; & Christians daily feel more than ever that the true character of the Church of Christ is that of a Missionary Church. Hence an increasing interest is felt in all our Miss[ionar]y Stations. The register is continually search’d by many for tidings from New Zealand, Mr Marsden’s narrative having excited great interest in behalf of the New Zealanders. Enable us then to communicate good tidings; if not of yourr success, yet, of your patient, promising, & faithful labours of love amongst them.
	I am sorry to say, that the Navy Office will not allow us to send you the fowling piece & powder, which you have requested. If we are able, we shall be glad to send them by another opportunity. We send you a few registers, which will convey to you all the information you want concerning the Society.
	We meet every Saturday Even[in]g to ask the divine blessing on Missionary Exertions. Our Missionaries in Africa & in India do the same & we should be [f] glad to hear that you were able to meet at the same time in New Zealand for the same purpose. It would, we are sure, tend to promote mutual union & love.
With kind regards to Mrs Hall
I am, D[ea]r Sir
(Signed)	Josiah Pratt