File 1: Rowland Hassall papers, 1797-1810

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Mr Hassall Storekeeper Parramatta

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Missionary House Matavai

August 18th 1802

Dear Brother

Your Letter dated Oct 30th 1801 I have received on the arrival of the Norfolk Jany 19th 1802 and was glad to hear that tou and family were in health. Since the arrival of the Norfolk here great and wonderful events, in the wire disrenvations of providence, took place in this island a detail of there at present I cannot give, nor is it likely to be necessary, as you may be otherwise fully informed.

In respect to myself as an individual I confess that during some of the past months my mind hath been variously exercised.

Sometimes on viewing, and reflecting on the dark prospect before us, I was ready to faint, and think our usefulness at an end; the door that seemed once open, almost if not entirely shut up again. In addition to this, to observe the deep rootes superstition at there poor and deluded heathen, of which we have had remarkable an frequent instances since the the beginning at the present Comations and

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and that all the means, hither to made use of, proved as far we can see at present, of no real good or lasting effect.

Looking only at these things I have been ready to cry out surely we have laboured in vain and are likely to spend our strength for nought.

Yet on the other hand, to remember that Jehovah Jesus reigneth, that he is at the helm and will steer the course of all the intricate wheels of providence at last sweetly to harmonize in the full accomplishment of every one of his faithful promises.

This I say, and this only, at times comforting my mind and filled me with serenity, and wish to pray "thy will be done" regarding more the present path of duty than present  appearances; yea to be confident sometimes notwithstanding unpromising prospects, and a variety of obstacles, that the time is not far, when the design of the all-wise disposer of events will be clearly seen, in making known to Europeans these long concealed

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points at the Earth and their solitary inhabitants.

In incling the minds of some of his own people to devise means to introduce the Gospel  of peace to these desolate habitations of of cruelty. Oh! may the happy period  speedily arrive and may we, whether we see it or not be made truely faithful.

I hope you will favour me with a  line the first opportunity, and I should be glad to hear of the present religious appearances at those places that enjoy the means of Grace and like wise of the orphan society  whether is it going on or not, how does Mathew Hughes with children and if there be any news from England.

As I am in haste I must be short adding my respects to Mrs Hassall, and that I am your well wisher and affectionate brother.

John Davies

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Mr Hassall Parramatta N.S.Wales

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Parramatta Oct 30th - 1802 New South Wales

Dr Davise,

Your very acceptable letter per favour Mr Shelley came to hand but is misslaid - and not to be found - on which account I cannot answer it as I could wish - but have to say, that I am exceeding Happy of your Stay at Oteheite & it Gladens my heart to hear of the smallest hope of Usefulness in the Vineyard of the Lord -

I hope by this date you are come  to a determination to spend & be spent in the Great work before you - of all employment, it is the most Honourable - but you have to do the work of an Evangelist and therefore look up to God for strength, praises & temper such a station requires -  as you are in the field of action look out for trials - you have Opponants on all quarters - and after the greatest trouble - you have yet experienced - expect a greater always to Sanctify the last - & I think you will not be deceived - live near to the Lord

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- take him at his word and be more concerned to be found in the path the Lord would have you to go there for immediate success - I trust you are making Heart to finish the labour asigned for you in this time state - & I dout not but your Dear Lord & Master will take the greatest care of you, and with active flight meet you at the Door of Eternal rest my prayer is, so come Lord Jesus -

the wilch [Welsh] bible you left with me was delivered to Williams and he estemed it more Valuable than gold, and told several persons in the Town that He would not take any Money for the bible I hope the Lord will Bless it to Him for want of time I must conclude praying that as your day is, so your strength may be also

Dr Davise

I am truly yours

RH

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Particulars of sundry Articles shipped on board the Cato, Capt John Park. - bound to Port Jackson - Oct. 1802. [-]

MS No 1 Trunk } containing Shoes, Stockings, Button Moulds [etc] No 2 a crate } Queens Ware. ~ No's 3. 4. 5. 6 Casket Baskets} containing pitch, White Lead, Linseed Oil & Spirits of Turpentine. ~ No. 7 Basket } Containing Watering Pots. No 8 Cask } " Salt No 9. Box } " Sundry instruments No. 10 Bundle } " Canvas for Sails. No. 11 Box } "  Razors & Hones No. 12 Basket } " Pitch-Kettles & Pots. No. 13 Truss } " Linen & Nankeen No. 14 Box } " Medicine. No. 15 Truss } " Black Cloth - 75 Yards.

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Parramatta Nov 6th - 1802

Dear Brother

It being late yesterday (6, Oclock) before I could get the Irons &c was the cause why they did not come down on the 5th but I have sent them, this Morning. - Youl receive within this, two flat Irons price Nine Shillings - Six tumbbelers, but very bad, your certificate and my best wishes - I have not had time to obtain the seed for Mr Barns - but shall do it the first opertunity -

you are now, Just on the point of Sailing, and what advice, or comfort can I afford - you have a great work before you - that will call for the greatest Self denial, and the strongest exertions to perform which you have no might nor strength of your own - therefore consider your weakness- let it Humbel you in The Dust before

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