Letters (60p.), 24 October 1817-29 March 1826
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- File [1-13]
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George Bennett (Highfield, London, Raiatea, Papara, Bay of Bengal) to Read family (Sheffield).
Subjects include: presentation of missionary atlas by Catherine Read; journey to South Seas, greeted by natives with a feast; preaching and teaching natives; missionary meeting in May 1823; native customs and costume; preparations for coronation of Pomare III; visit to Penang.
Includes: list of letters; stanzas for the anniversary of American independence written at Oahu, 4 July 1822 (printed); Farewell to Tahiti: (verses), 14 April 1824.
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- M2725
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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