Lot 1050
Nobbs, Reverend George Hunn - Rare Norfolk Island Letter (1799-1884) Missionary and chaplain of Pitcairn Island; he moved his flock of 194 to Norfolk Island in 1856 to replace the convicts. Autograph letter from Nobbs to Mrs. Georgianna Coombs thanking her "working party" for their gifts, and sending news of his own family (37 grandchildren), 8 x 6½ in., Norfolk Island, 1870, 12 April, 4 pp. In part: "Tell Priscilla I expect by the end of the year D.V. to be her debtor for plain black Silk Cap - to wear at funerals, and occasionally at Church; for when there is a strong breeze blowing it is inconvenient to stand bareheaded. It is to be lined but without ornament…."An early letter from the Norfolk Island community ("the Communal Family") is a rarity. Very good; signature page slightly soiled.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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