New South Wales Paramatta. Novbr. 28. 1822 My dr Sir I am perticularly requested by Mrs Clarke to write to you, respecting a Pious Man, who wishes to be useful in the Missionary Cause. The Man’s name is Cobb. He was living with Mr Redgrave of Rednel, when we left England, and was a member of Mr Thos Fishers Chapel, of Harleston. According to the description of Character given him by Mrs C – he is just such a man as Mr Marsden wants for New New Zealand, as he thoroughly understands — Agriculture and the Management of Cattle. — If he is still disposed to be useful in the above mentioned way, there seems an opening for him; but let Mr Cobb fully understand that he would be employed in teaching the natives Agriculture, and he would also have to take care of the Missionaries Cattle.— If Mr Cobb be still single it would be advisable, and might add to his sphere of usefulness to get married before he comes out; but, let him be careful that he be”not unequally yoked. [f] There will be no objection to him on account of his being a Dissenter. The main thing for a Missionary is sterling piety, then must also be sterling ^piety in those who become fellow helpers with the Missionaries. You will most probably hear from Mr Pratt a month or two after receiving ^this as Mr Marsden is about to writing to Mr Pratt | on this subject, and will advise Mr Pratt to write to you on the subject. In the mean time let Mr Cobb be appraised of it, but let him not be too anxious for fear of disappointment, let him see this letter and if still disposed to some out, to hold himself in readiness, his being an illiterate character is no natural objection and Mr Marsden is acquainted with it. Remember us very affectionately to all our dr friends Your affectionate Friend George Clarke