Bay of Islands April 20—1818
Revd and dear Sir,
	We received your Letter by Captn Watson but he had no porter to dispose of. He has nevertheless been very kind indeed to myself and Colleagues and made presents to each family of such articles of comfort as he could spare out of his private stores. Captain Graham of the Catherine, Captain Smith of the Rambler and Captain Swaine of the Indian have also treated us in the same polite and generous manner. You will be happy to hear that the Officers and Crews of the above Ships have conducted themselves towards us and the Natives in a most friendly manner [f] and that we have had parties of Sailors at Divine Service upon the Sabbath Day when the weather would permit. I have the honour to be Revd and Dear Sir
Your faithful Servt
Thos Kendall
Revd S. Marsden
Parramatta
P.S. The Active left us six weeks ago with 16 Tons of Pork & 8000 feet of timber— I trust she has arrived safe. [f]
I have this moment Received this note which I forward
S. Marsden
Revd J. Pratt