PREFACE. Xlll 
The conduct of the Eev. G. H. Nobbs 
throughout the whole of this transaction, con- 
firmed the feelings of confidence and esteem 
which he had earned by more than a quarter of 
a century's faithful and efficient service amongst 
his charge at Pitcairn. He not only attended to 
the religious wants of the voyagers^but all the 
medical duties likewise devolved upon him. 
These were of no light nor ordinary kind ; so 
severely did many suffer from continued sea- 
sickness. 
All were landed securely at their new abode, 
on the 8th of June, 1856 ; a grand result, which 
was much facilitated by Captain Denham, E.N., 
and the officers and men of H.M. Surveying 
ship Herald; that vessel having been con- 
siderately detained some days by Captain 
Denham on the spot, for the purpose of giving 
assistance. 
The first act of the Community, on assem- 
bling after the landing, was to offer a devout 
Thanksgiving to God, for their prosperous 
voyage, and for His many mercies. 
Sir Wm. Denison has written to the author, 
saying, that henceforward the Islanders will not 
require any charitable assistance. " They are 
