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fitting her out, agreed to accompany him to 
Pitcairn. Mr. Nobbs fitted her himself, and 
expended what little money he possessed. 
The owner was in ill health: nevertheless 
these two left Callao by themselves, on a 
voyage of 3,500 miles, which they accom- 
plished in forty-two days. The owner died 
soon after their arrival. The launch was 
hauled on shore, and her materials used to 
build a house for Mr. Nobbs. 
" I was four days on shore at Pitcairn, in 
constant discourse with the islanders. I am 
convinced that the time and the opportunity 
have arrived for giving them a minister of 
our Church ; and that Mr. Nobbs is the 
person they wish, and the person at present 
best adapted for them. 
" Believe me, truly yours, 
" FAIRFAX MORESBY, 
" BEAK ADMIRAL." 
REV. T. BOYLES MURRAY, M.A. 
Amidst all the attentions which Mr. Nobbs 
received during his short sojourn in Eng- 
land, in the latter part of 1852, and which 
he truly appreciated, the thought of his 
flock at Pitcairn was evidently uppermost 
