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This article written by the Rev. Michael D. Jones during the 1870s was an appeal for funds to support the Christian mission in Patagonia.
It is noted that the Rev. D. Lloyd Jones, who had been sent to the Settlement to work as a missionary among the native Patagonians, is in dire need of financial assistance. In the article, Michael D. Jones appeals to Welsh churches for a share of their collections in order to finance this missionary activity. An appeal was made to the London Missionary Society to send a missionary to Patagonia, but it was not granted. Jones claims that no missionary from Britain has ever worked with so little financial support.
The native Patagonians are described as remarkably graceful, strong and well-built. They are kind natured and skilful and it is said that the Welsh settlers make great use of the bedding and petticoats that they produce.
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