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European nations, and this not by force, contrary to the 
light of their understandings; 
44 Therefore, Gentlemen, I request you to send me, if 
convenient, as many missionaries as you may deem proper, 
together with their families, if they desire it; provided 
you send skilful artizans to make my people workmen as 
well as good Christians. 
44 I avail myself, Gentlemen, of this opportunity to 
promise all the protection, the safety, the respect, and the 
tranquillity, which missionaries may require from my sub¬ 
jects. 
44 The missionaries who are particularly required at 
present, are persons who are able to instruct my people 
in the Christian religion, and in various trades, such as 
weaving, carpentering, &c. &c. 
44 I shall expect, Gentlemen, from you, a satisfactory 
answer, by an early opportunity. 
44 Accept, Gentlemen, the assurances of my esteem and 
affection. 
(Signed) 44 RADAMA MANZAKA. 
44 Tananarive, October 29 , 1820 .” 
This letter, which was brought to England by Prince 
Ilatalfe, in the spring of the last year, was read at the 
general meeting of the Missionary Society, in May, at 
which the Prince and his young charge were also present. 
This interesting and novel circumstance acted like an 
electric shock on the immense multitude who were as¬ 
sembled in the metropolis on that interesting anniversary; 
and the effect was greatly heightened by the little know¬ 
ledge the public possessed respecting Madagascar. The 
letter itself must give every impartial person a favourable 
opinion of the king, both for his discernment and liberality; 
and few could have expected to hear such sentiments 
