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gated in her name, as well as that of Mahine, and 
the other chiefs of the island. The introduction 
of new laws being a matter of importance to the 
nation, it was deemed suitable that a deputation 
from the chiefs should proceed to Tahiti, for the 
purpose of receiving the queen’s approval. It was 
also desirable that Mr. Barff, or myself, should 
accompany this embassage, that we might make 
inquiries of Mr. Nott, and others, relative to the 
adaptation of the laws in force there, to the circum¬ 
stances of the people, and might alter, if neces¬ 
sary, those prepared for Iluahine. 
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