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during the few hours they were with us, 
gained the good-will and esteem of all the 
inhabitants. 
" 30^. Emily W. Christian born. 
" 31st. At half-past seven this morning 
Captain Wellesley and his officers returned 
on board, and the Daedalus left this for Val- 
paraiso, bearing the good wishes of tke island. 
" March 7th. David E. B. Young born. 
" 14th. David R. B. Young died, aged 
seven days. 
"April 5th. Fletcher Christian died, 
after a lingering illness of many months' 
duration, aged forty years. As a member 
of the community, the conduct of Fletcher 
Christian was ever worthy of imitation ; 
suffice it to say, that his many amiable and 
agreeable qualities will cause his memory long 
to be cherished by those he has left behind. 
" June 13th. Jehn F. Young born." 
The following returns of births, deaths, 
and marriages, and some other particulars, 
from the year 1839 to the year 1852, in- 
clusive, have been drawn chiefly from the 
authentic statements in the Register of the 
