PREFACE 
TO THE FOURTH EDITION. 
MUCH has been written about Pitcairn's Island ; 
but the subject is a very fruitful one ; and recent 
events have added greatly to the interest felt 
in the condition of the islanders. The arrival 
of their Pastor in England ; his admission soon 
afterwards into holy orders ; his desire to return, 
as speedily as possible, to the place of his choice ; 
and, lastly, his interview with the Queen, and 
Prince Albert, to which he was graciously admit- 
ted two days previous to his quitting our shores ; 
these things have brought to our minds the 
circumstances of Pitcairn, and its inhabitants, 
in a very striking manner. 
The following letter addressed to the author of 
this work by Rear-Admiral Moresby, C.B. Com- 
mander-in-chief of her Majesty's Naval Forces 
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