Discovered in Papeete by

Early Manuscripts On

Tahiti

Discovered in Papeete by Mitchell Librarian

From Our Own Correspondent.

Papeete, May 1.

MISS I. E. LEESON, Librarian at the Mitchell Library, Sydney, returned to Australia by the April Makura, after a month’s stay in Papeete. On behalf of the institution she represents, Miss Leeson’s visit was made principally for the purpose of gathering material for a his tory of this part of the Pacific.

It is understood that many interesting documents bearing upon the early Euro pean occupation of Tahiti were discovered in the archives at the British Consulate, to which, owing to the kindness of Dr.

Williams, the Consul, Miss Leeson was given access. It is expected that these papers will eventually be transferred to the Mitchell Library. Miss Leeson also acquired several original journals and manuscripts, written by the early English missionaries, which are full of interest for the historical student.