Lot 1027
Whitney, Rev. Joel. F. Two bills, one from E.O. Hall & Son and one from J.T. Waterhouse, 10½ x 8½ and 4¾ x 8½ in., 1872 and 1876, from the papers of Reverend Joel F. Whitney; a member of the American Board of Missions, who arrived on the island of Ebon with his wife around 1871. The Whitney's arrived aboard the Morning Star. They were supported by Adolph Capelle, a German trader who arrived on Ebon in 1859, and was later the largest trader in the islands. The Whitney's would stay on Ebon for approximately 6 years, where his main responsibility was to translate the Bible into the native Panape. Near fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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