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 reached Lattakoo in the middle of July 1820 wherowhere [sic] hohe [sic] received a most hearty welcome from the missionary brethren and sisters there, and he delivered, in good condition, the books which he had brought with him.

This kind service was done from gratitude and pure Christian affection towards the missionary. It was, indeed, a rare instance of disinterested benevolence, as the journey to and from Lattakoo occupied full three months. made no boast of it, and looked for no recompence. While remaining at Lattakoo, he conducted himself with much Christian and propriety, and waited patiently till the deputation finally left that city.

He and his people made part of the caravan for upwards of a hundred miles, until reached Berend's-Place, which is the town nearest to Lattakoo, in the Griqua country:  chiefly belonged to Berend, an old Griqua  The meeting between Africaner and this  was truly interesting, they having not seen  another for four-and-twenty years, when at  head of their tribes they had fought for f days on the banks of the Great Orange  Being now both converts to the faith of  and having obtained mercy of the Lord,  their former animosities were laid aside,  saluted each other as friends, and friends  the gospel of Christ.

These chiefs, followed by their people, walked together to the tent, when all united in singing a hymn of praise to God, and listening an address from the invitation of God to  ends of the earth to look to him, and to  alone, for salvation. After which, the two knelt at the same stool before the