He later encouraged Radama I, king of Madagascar, to invite teachers from the London Missionary Society (LMS) to the Big Red Island, as Madagascar is often called.
Hiljem õhutas ta Madagaskari kuningat Radama I kutsuma Suurele Punasele Saarele, nagu Madagaskarit tihtipeale nimetatakse, õpetajaid Londoni misjoniseltsist.