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_To the Editor of the Christian Observer_. {208}

_June_ 13, 1809.

I was afraid the Gypsies had been quite forgotten; and therefore it
gives me real pleasure to see, by your last number, for May 1809,
that another correspondent has taken up their cause. If the subject
was once fairly before the public, I am persuaded it would interest
the feelings of many amongst us; and should good arise from it, which
with God's help and blessing, could not fail to be the case, we might
confidently look forward to a daily increasing fund for its support.
Surely when our charity is flowing in so wide a channel, conveying
the blessings of the gospel to the most distant quarters of the
globe, we shall not hesitate to water this one barren and neglected
field, in our own land.

My attention was first drawn to the state of this miserable class of
human beings, by the letter of "Fraternicus;" and looking upon it as
a reproach to our country, that amidst the great light which
prevails, so many of its children should be walking in darkness and
the shadow of death, I was anxious to contribute something out of my
abundance, towards their spiritual welfare. I perfectly agree with
your correspondent, that no time should be lost in devising some
plan, which may give consistency and effect to this work of faith,
and labour of love. In this short and uncertain life, no
opportunities of usefulness should be neglected. It is a call which
may never again be repeated. I am ready and desirous, to give
Minimus the proposed meeting; and the time and place might be
appointed through the medium of the Christian Observer.

I must however premise, that the writer of this is a very humble
individual in all respects, both in abilities, and in influence. My
habits are very retired, and at present, my time is occupied in
attending to the ministerial duties of a populous village. I shall
most gladly adhere to my first proposal, and might be induced to do
more, if need required.

In the meantime, it is my earnest prayer to God, that this may not be
one of those projects, which are only talked of, and never begun; but
that it may tend to the glory of his name, and to the bringing back
of those poor lost sheep to the