all rejoicings. At half-past
eleven the cannon of Tangier began to announce the ambassador's
arrival, and continued, not a royal salute, but every gun in
Tangier was discharged; and at twelve o'clock we entered the gates.
128

LETTER XIV.

_Result of the British Embassy_.

FROM HIS EXCELLENCY J.M. MATRA TO MR. J.

Old Fez, Sunday night, June 14, 1801.

Dear Jackson;

After a most unpleasant and tedious negotiation of nine days, I
have just finished my business. I march off early to-morrow
morning, and am much employed in packing up, translating, and
copying of papers.

The letter I solicited for you is just brought to me, mixed with
Mr. Foxcroft's business, and the provision for the shipping in
Mogadore; but the Talb promises to bring me a separate one very
early in the morning, when I will inclose it to you.

_Through the interest of Muly Abdel-melk-ben Driss, the orders were
some time since sent to Mogadore, to reduce your new duty to the
old standard of Seedi Muhamed_.

I have been treated by the emperor like a prince, and with a
friendly personal attention I had no idea of; but my business has
been marvellously tormented. Of that, as we are to meet soon, I
will say no more. I am half dead.

God bless you.
J. MATRA.
129

LETTER XV.

_European Society at Tangier.--Sects and Divisions among Christians
in Muhamedan Countries counteracts the Propagation of Christianity,
and casts a Contempt upon Christians themselves.--The Cause of
it.--The Conversion of Africa should be preceded by an Imitation of
the divine Doctrine of Christ among Christians themselves, as an
Example eligible to follow_.

TO JAMES WILLIS, ESQ.

It is not only the duty, but it is the manifest policy of
Christians who reside in Muhamedan countries, to preserve that
peace and harmony that is so often inculcated by our divine Master:
there should be no followers of Paul or of Apollos, of the Pope or
of Luther, but Christians altogether should forget sects, and
become followers of Christ, by practising his divine and luminous
doctrine. This principle, strictly adhered to, would have greater
effect in propagating the Christian doctrine, than the united
efforts, however arduous, of all the missionaries