Journal of John Hutchin, Cook Islands, 1896

Journal of John Hutchin, August - September 1896, describing his visit in the John Williams to the mission stations of the Cook Islands mission. He travelled from Rarotonga to Mangaia, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke, Penhryns (Tongareva), Manihiki, Rakaanga and Bukabuka. At each station he visited t...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 12
Date(s) of creation: 4 Aug 1896 - 5 Sep 1896
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 12
Summary: Journal of John Hutchin, August - September 1896, describing his visit in the John Williams to the mission stations of the Cook Islands mission. He travelled from Rarotonga to Mangaia, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke, Penhryns (Tongareva), Manihiki, Rakaanga and Bukabuka. At each station he visited the native teachers, examined the schools and held meetings with the chiefs, giving advice about various legal matters in relation to those islands that had been annexed by Great Britain.
Extent: 31ff
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 197
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 37
Format: Archive