Revised Jun 22 2021
INVITATION OF THE FEMALES OF Pitcairn TO ADMIRAL MORESBY—VISIT OF AN ENGLISH ADMIRAL TO THE ISLAND—HIS LETTERS, AND THOSE OF HIS SECRETARY AND CHAPLAIN—THE ISLANDERS IN 1852—MR. NOBBS' ARRIVAL AT VALPARAISO—MR. NOBBS IN ENGLAND—HIS ORDINATION AS DEACON AND PRIEST.
THE narrative has now reached an important era in the annals of Pitcairn. The first arrival of an English Admiral at the island, in August, 1852, may be considered an historical event among the inhabitants: and it may be reasonably hoped that the result of his visit will prove a blessing to the people. A more cordial feeling of friendship and regard has probably never been evinced by any one towards his fellow-beings, than Admiral Moresby has shown in behalf of this favoured community.