It was fortunate for us that she had obtained a supply, as our provisions were exhausted, and we had to buy some from the master of the brig.

The "Gorgon" left for the Cape on the 4th, taking all, except one, of the Mission party who had come in January.

We take this opportunity of expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the gallant Captain I.C.Wilson and his officers for innumerable acts of kindness and hearty co-operation.

Our warmest thanks are also due to Captain R.B.Oldfield and the other officers from the Admiral downwards, and we beg to assure them that nothing could be more encouraging to us in our difficulties and trials, than the knowledge that we possessed their friendship and sympathy in our labours.
The Rev.James Stewart, of the Free Church of Scotland, arrived in the "Gorgon." He had wisely come out to inspect the country, before deciding on the formation of a Mission in the interior.

To this object he devoted many months of earnest labour.