May.] LIQUELING'S REQUEST. 
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They have a public inclosure appropriated for 
the slaughtering of cattle, a convenience which I 
did not hear of at any other town. 
This day, in which we finally settled with the 
Regent about Missionaries coming to the Ma- 
rootzee nation, (we recollected in the evening,) 
was the day of the Annual Meeting of the Mis- 
sionary Society at home. 
Liqueling expressed a strong desire to have one 
of our pewter plates, [or covers,] a spoon, and a 
fork. He urged his request, by saying, that 
people from other nations would not believe him, 
when he should tell them he had received a visit 
from white men ; but if they saw him eating out 
of such a dish, they would then believe him. 
Some nations beyond Kurreechane are reported 
to be very kind to strangers, considering them- 
selves under an obligation to support them as 
long as they remain in their territories. Perhaps, 
however, they might act differently to white 
strangers, whom they saw possessing many things 
which they coveted. 
The Regent said, if you come again, bring 
food with you, for you see how hungy we are. 
He meant beads, on which their whole souls, and 
all their affections are placed. 
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