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Missionaries at Otaheite face language hurdles and await royal support
The narrative details missionaries struggling with a barbarous native language as they spread religious teachings. Governor King backs the mission and ships like the Porpoise salt pork and aid the Brethren. The piece also notes plans for annual communications with Port Jackson and a potential marriage voyage aboard the Porpoise.
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Otaheite
Jefferson
King
Porpoise
Port Jackson
Shelley
England
Hassel
Scott
Henry
Eyre
Broomhall
China