Journal of John Orsmond, Eimeo [Moorea], 1824

Journal of John Orsmond, February - October 1824, describing his missionary work at Afareaitu (Eimeo). He mentions the building of chapel, school and house, the death of Mrs Martha Threlkeld [nee Martha Goss], the baptism of his daughters Eliza and Charlotte, the arrival of Charles Barff and James P...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 5
Date(s) of creation: 22 Feb 1824 - 28 Oct 1824
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 5
Summary: Journal of John Orsmond, February - October 1824, describing his missionary work at Afareaitu (Eimeo). He mentions the building of chapel, school and house, the death of Mrs Martha Threlkeld [nee Martha Goss], the baptism of his daughters Eliza and Charlotte, the arrival of Charles Barff and James Platt his pupils, meeting with Tyreman and Bennet deputation, and feeling the discouragement and isolation of his new situation.
Extent: 39pp
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 75
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 35
Format: Archive