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every thing that they saw, particularly at our 
poultry and live stock. Fishing hooks and lines 
were gladly received by them ; and, in return 
they gave us their baskets and turtle pegs ; they 
remained with us for half an hour ; upon leaving 
the vessel, they pointed out their huts and invited 
us, by signs, to return their visit. 
As soon as they had left us Mr. Bedwell and 
Mr. Cunningham went to the islet off the west 
end of Goold Island, and on their way met two 
other canoes, containing three men, coming to 
the cutter from another part of the bay ; after 
a short communication with our party they paid 
us the intended visit, and were soon induced to 
come on board, where they remained for half an 
hour, without betraying the least fear or anxiety 
for their safety : before they took their leave we 
had clothed them with some damaged slops ; and, 
in order to give each something, the feet of a pair 
of worsted stockings were cut off to make socks 
for one, whilst the legs were placed on another’s 
arms ; a leathern cap was given to each of them, 
and thus accoutred, and making a most ridiculous 
appearance, they left us, highly delighted with 
themselves and with the reception they had met 
with. 
As soon as they reached a little distance they 
began to divest themselves of their attire, and we 
had much amusement in witnessing the difficulty 
1819. 
June 20 . 
