Journal of Archibald Murray, Ellice Islands [Tuvalu], 1866

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Journal of Archibald Murray, October - December 1866, describing his voyage from Samoa on board the Hamburg brig Lusanne to the Ellice Islands to 'visit the stations and explore new fields with a view to future occupation'. Islands visited include Niua, Nukulaelae, Funafuti, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, Nanumea, and Nui. He also mentions reports of continuing activity of slave ships in the islands.

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CWM South Seas Journals FBN 37

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