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Voyage to Otaheite and Arrival at Sydney Cove
A missionary notes a packet from Otaheite detailing the mission, his detention, and reasons for returning to the colony. He describes sails from Mattavai Bay to Sydney Cove arriving October 2, meeting Governor King, securing supplies, and a marriage to Elizabeth Bean. He discusses pork, colony plans, and new schooling efforts, plus support from officials and missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otaheite
Mattavai Bay
Sydney Cove
Tongataboo
Norfolk
Orabelle
Wilson
Elizabeth Bean
Otahelles Thope
Hassel