Chapter I

Hudson's Bay Company first settle among the Esquimaux.--J.C.
Erhardt suggests a mission--his letter to the Moravian
Bishop.--M. Stach consulted.--London merchants undertake the
scheme--engage Erhardt--its fatal conclusion.--Jans Haven
employed by the Brethren--encouraged by the British
Government, sets out on a voyage of discovery--his
providential arrival at Quirpont--first meeting with the
Esquimaux--his interesting intercourse--returns to England.
His second expedition, accompanied by Drachart and other
missionaries--their proceedings.--Drachart's remarkable
conversation with the natives--influence of the missionaries
in preserving peace--their religious communications with the
savages--the curiosity of the latter--their thievish
tricks--their kindness to the missionaries--a dreadful
storm.--Drachart and Haven entertained by an Angekok--his
incantations--their parting addresses to each other--the
missionaries return to London. 37

CHAPTER II.
Contests between the colonists and savages revive--Murderous
skirmish.--Mikak.--Karpik, his conversion and death.--The
Moravians receive a grant of land on the coast of Labrador--
resolve to renew the mission--voyage to explore the land.--
Jans Haven, Drachart, &c., arrive at Labrador--their
interview with the natives--meet Mikak and Tuglavina--their
kindness.--Segulliak the sorcerer.--Anxiety of the Esquimaux
for their remaining among them--ground purchased for a
settlement--manner of bargaining with the Esquimaux--sail for
Esquimaux bay--the natives troublesome--the Captain's method
of checking them.--Conduct of the missionaries--they preach on
shore.--Conversation with the Esquimaux.--Search out a place
for a settlement--purchase it of the natives--ceremonies used
on the occasion--take formal possession. Deputation return to
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