Journal of John Orsmond, Eimeo [Moorea], 1827- 1828

Journal of John Orsmond, October 1827 - November 1928, containing detailed comments on the difficulties faced by new missionaries and the tensions between missionaries on the islands. Suggests improvements in the form of 36 'Hints to the to the Directors'. Also includes tbe account of the native tea...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 6
Date(s) of creation: 31 Oct 1827 - 21 Nov 1828
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 6
Summary: Journal of John Orsmond, October 1827 - November 1928, containing detailed comments on the difficulties faced by new missionaries and the tensions between missionaries on the islands. Suggests improvements in the form of 36 'Hints to the to the Directors'. Also includes tbe account of the native teachers sent by the church to the Marquesas Islands, and description of the Marquesan canabal habits. Includes letter to Orsmond, 15 May 1828, written from Ahutoru(author not indicated).
Extent: 72pp
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 92
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 35
Format: Archive