Bay of Islands 29 Jany 1816
Revd and Dear Sir
	Mr and Mrs Hall and the Children as [sic] this day returned to our Settlement having been plundered of part of their property three days since. Mrs Hall has received a severe blow on the face but I am very happy to say she is getting better already. Captain Graham kindly assisted Mr Hall with his boats and men  for which he deserves our best thanks. I hope we shall now live together in peace and safety. The natives here are our friends. I am Revd & Dear Sir
Yours faithfully
Thos Kendall
Captn Graham will
acquaint you with
particulars