Correspondence and papers of Daniel and Charles Wheeler, 26 June 1832-1846

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File Volume 2

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Correspondence written to Daniel Wheeler's children, the letters discuss his proposed journey to the South Seas, fitting out of the Henry Freeling, the departure from England (November 1833), the retirement of Cuthbert Wigham from the expedition, and the numerous delays. Other correspondents include William Ellis, Catherine Gurney and R.W. Hay (Colonial Office).

The bulk of the other letters were written by Charles Wheeler (1812-1848) to his brothers and sisters in Russia, but there are also a number of letters, and extracts from letters and journals, of Daniel Wheeler.

Other correspondents include Sarah Wheeler (Shoosharry, Russia), Joshua Wheeler (Liverpool), Sarah Backhouse (York), Josiah Forster (London), George Braithwaite (Kendal), George Stacey (London), John Kitching (London), Alexander Maconochie (Hobart), John Tawell (Sydney), John Thomas (Lifuka) and James Watkin (Nuku'alofa).

The subjects of the correspondence include the voyage to Australia, visits to Hobart and Sydney, meeting held in Sydney, voyaging in the Pacific, arrival at Tahiti, relations with missionaries, arrival at Sandwich Islands, missionaries on the islands, invitations to Daniel Wheeler to preach, the voyage to the Friendly Islands, relations with Wesleyan Methodist missionaries, the visit to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, return voyage to England, Daniel Wheeler's journey to America in 1838 and the publication of his memoirs.

Includes extracts from Daniel's journal, hymns, invitations, maps, printed works, prints of Sydney and Australian Aboriginals, plates from Cook's Voyages, issues of Ke Kumu Hawaii (1834-1836) and The Irish Friend (1838).

Also includes index to Volume 2.

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