Gravesend Decr 11th, 1819
Dear Sir,
	In compliance with your request I have to inform you we set sail from the above place to morrow morning at 2 O,Clock and hope by the blessing of God to be favoured with a speedy and prosperous passage to our destined situation. Mayree is quite well as likewise Mrs Cowell and son
I remain
Sir
Your very Humle & Obt Servant
John Cowell
Revd E. Bickersteth
Church Missionary House
P.S.  In opening the bundle of Bedding, there were no blankets for Mayree nor myself. I have been obliged to apply to Mr Heard for the above articles