CHAPTEK VIII. 
INVITATION OF THE FEMALES OF PITCAIRN TO ADMIRAL 
MORESBY — YTSrrOF AN ENGLISH ADMIRAL TO THE ISLAND 
— HIS LETTERS, AND THOSE OF HIS SECRETARY AND CHAPLAIN 
— THE ISLANDERS IN 1852 — MR. NOBBS' ARRIVAL AT VAL- 
PARAISO — MR. NOBBS IN ENGLAND — HIS ORDINATION AS 
DEACON AND PRIEST. 
The narrative has now reached an important 
era in the annals of Pitcairn. The first arrival 
of an English Admiral at the island, in August, 
1852, ma j be considered an historical event 
among the inhabitants : and it may be reasonably 
hoped that the result of his visit will prove a 
blessing to the people. A more cordial feeling 
of friendship and regard has probably never been 
evinced by any one towards his fellow-beings, 
than Admiral Moresby has shown in behalf of 
this favoured community. 
Rear-Admiral Moresby, C.B., who had long 
been interested in the state and prospects of the 
islanders, received, in July 1851, the following 
warm and hearty invitation, signed by thirteen 
of the female inhabitants, in the name of all of 
their sex on the island : — 
"Pitcairn, July 28th, 1851. 
w Honourable Sir, — From the kind interest 
you have evinced for our little community, in 
the letter which you have sent our excellent and 
worthy pastor, Mr. Nobbs, we are emboldened 
to send you the following request, which is that 
you will visit us before you leave this station ; 
or if it is impossible for you to do so, certainly 
