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objections to speak of matters relating to their
old customs, which are now, as far as the coast
blacks are concerned, quite obsolete.

I shall be happy to assist Mr Howitt as far as lays
in my power, + trust the slight information
I have given you will be of use to him in his work.

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedt Servt.

Fred Gaskell
St M
28th Dec/ 03