Journal of William Wyatt Gill, Cook Islands, 1881

Journal of William Wyatt Gill, July - August 1881, describing his voyage from Rarotonga to the stations of the Cook Islands mission. Islands visited include Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro, Penrhyn, Rakanga, Bukabuka and Mangaia where the missionaries held their committee meeting. Gill comments on th...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 11
Date(s) of creation: 6 Jul 1881 - 10 Aug 1881
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 11
Summary: Journal of William Wyatt Gill, July - August 1881, describing his voyage from Rarotonga to the stations of the Cook Islands mission. Islands visited include Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro, Penrhyn, Rakanga, Bukabuka and Mangaia where the missionaries held their committee meeting. Gill comments on the state of the churches at each island, and includes a list of the native teachers, the islands, church and school members, the populations and the salary paid to the teachers.
Extent: 10pp
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 177
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 37
Format: Archive