the parents are attached to them to a fault; so that they cannot
allow them to be absent from them even to enjoy the instruction of a
school, suspecting that such a separation might end in their final
disunion.

"Were a distinct society formed to effect a reformation among the
Gipsies, many of the nobility, and other classes of the higher
orders, would no doubt subscribe. There is a feeling among them on
the subject, and many times the formation of a society has been on
the tapis. The Gipsies are singularly attached to the Establishment,
and many of them are married at the parish churches; and it is a pity
the episcopalian body have not taken them up. There is a prejudice
against them which I think is unfounded; but I cannot enter into
details in a mere letter. People look on them as vagabonds, and
_they_ seem shy in return; and hence they continue a kind of outcast
body in a civilized country.

"If any further steps are taken, and if I can in any way assist in
promoting your good object, you may command my services.

"I am, dear sir, respectfully yours,

"I. COBBIN."

_Extracts from the Letter of a Clergyman's Lady_.

"Sir,

"My best thanks are due to you for your compliance with my request;
and, in return, I beg to assure you, that I consider your answer to
my friend's objection, as quite satisfactory and efficient. I
rejoice to hear that God has been pleased to bless the endeavours and
earnest exertion of the Scripture-readers (to the Gipsies) with
success. To behold sixteen, and afterwards twenty-one Gipsies
voluntarily attending Divine worship, must have conveyed feelings of
heartfelt gratitude to the heart of every Christian, and at the same
time encourage him to persevere in earnest prayer to the Father of
mercies, to pour his holy Spirit into their souls, that they might
become the true and faithful followers of the Redeemer. You say you
would be glad to receive any intelligence respecting this interesting
people; by which I am led to suppose that an account of an interview
which I had with some of them, may not be unacceptable; an interview
that was highly pleasing and satisfactory, as I found them less
ignorant of spiritual concerns, and to possess better qualities, than
I had imagined.

"Having sent for two women, (the heads of the camps) I re