Journal of James Chalmers, Cook Islands, 1875

Journal of James Chalmers, June - July 1875, describing his voyage from Rarotonga to the out stations of the mission in the Cook Islands. The islands visited include Aituitaki, where Henry Royle was stationed, then travels to Mauke, Mitiaro, Atiu, Penrhyn Atoll, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Pukapuka wher...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 11
Date(s) of creation: 4 Jun 1875 - 16 Jul 1875
Level: File
Format: Archive           

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title Journal of James Chalmers, Cook Islands, 1875
scb_date_creation 4 Jun 1875 - 16 Jul 1875
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format Archive
description Journal of James Chalmers, June - July 1875, describing his voyage from Rarotonga to the out stations of the mission in the Cook Islands. The islands visited include Aituitaki, where Henry Royle was stationed, then travels to Mauke, Mitiaro, Atiu, Penrhyn Atoll, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Pukapuka where the native teachers reside. Some of these islands have recently experienced measles epidemics. He also records his advice concerning divorce and the marriage laws, as well as commenting on the ability of the native churches to operate independently of English missionaries. Journal has been heavily edited in pencil.
scb_access_status Open
language English
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scb_file_number 166
scb_copies CWM South Seas Journals FBN 37
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