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tions had failed, and the last had just taken effect, when the 

 disease showed itself. It was thought that the fatal contagion 

 must have attacked him previously. 



This poor fellow was a very great favourite with all who 

 knew him, as well as with myself. He had a good disposition, 

 very good abilities, and though born a savage, had a pleas- 

 ing, intelligent appearance. He was quite an exception to 

 the general character of the Fuegians, having good features 

 and a well-proportioned frame. It may readily be supposed 

 that this was a severe blow to me, for I was deeply sensible of 

 the responsibility which had been incurred ; and, however un- 

 intentionally, could not but feel how much I was implicated in 

 shortenincf his existence. Neither of the others were attacked, 

 the last vaccination having taken full effect ; but they were 

 allowed to remain in the hospital for some time longer, until I 

 could make satisfactory arrangements for them. While they 

 were under Dr. Dickson's care, in the hospital, his own chil- 

 dren had the measles ; and thinking that it would be a good 

 opportunity to carry the little Fuegian girl through that ill- 

 ness, he prepared her for it, and then took her into his house, 

 among his own children ; where she had a very favourable 

 attack, and recovered thoroughly. 



Of course, I was anxious that no time should be lost in 

 arranging a plan for their education and maintenance ; and 

 deeming the Church Missionary Society to be in some measure 

 interested about the project I had in view, I applied to their 

 secretary, through whose kindness I became acquainted with 

 the Rev. Joseph Wigram ; to whom I am under great obliga- 

 tions for the friendly interest taken at that time in my wishes 

 with respect to the Fuegians, and for introducing them and my- 

 self to the notice of the Rev. William Wilson, of Walthamstow. 

 Mr. Wilson at once relieved my mind from a load of uncer- 

 tainty and anxiety, by saying that they should be received 

 into his parish, and that he would talk to the master of the 

 Infant School about taking them into his house, as boarders 

 and pupils. In a short time, it was arranged that the school- 



