Journal of Samuel Hickman Davies, Samoa, 1882

Journal of Samuel Davies, August - October 1882, describing his visit to the out stations of the Samoan mission. The voyage was delayed by the illness and death of Mrs Newell at Samoa. Islands which he visited included Olsenga [Olosega], Fakaofo and Atafu in the Tokelau group, Nukulaelae, Fanufuti,...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 12
Date(s) of creation: 26 Aug 1882 - 23 Oct 1882
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 12
Summary: Journal of Samuel Davies, August - October 1882, describing his visit to the out stations of the Samoan mission. The voyage was delayed by the illness and death of Mrs Newell at Samoa. Islands which he visited included Olsenga [Olosega], Fakaofo and Atafu in the Tokelau group, Nukulaelae, Fanufuti, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, Nui, Nuitao, Nanomea [Nanumea] and Nanomanga [Nanumanga] in the Ellice [Tuvalu] group, and Arorae, Nukunau, Peru [Beru], Onotoa and Tamana in the Gilbert group [Kiribati]. At each station he received reports from the native teachers and visited the churches and schools. There is a covering letter accompanying the journal.
Extent: 43ff
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 185
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 37
Format: Archive