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1853: [Ma'afu] "has introduced order, proprietery and rule" wrote Lyth after the arrival of Ma'afu amd Sefanaia Laulua
‘Wesleyan missionary, Lyth wrote repeatedly to King George Tuopu of Tonga asking for his intervention to control the behavour of Tongans in Fiji. …Ma’afu played no particularly promi… more →
Levuka History and Timeline
2048!
rajeswarisen wrote 3 days ago: Yes..it is the year of reckoning when China and India will supposedly ‘catch-up’ with th … more →
Intiman Theatre's LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE (Sept 22)
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Dickson's Baseball Dictionary
Kyle wrote 2 months ago: New Bedford will make an appearance in the next edition of the Dickson Baseball Dictionary and be no … more →
Thank You Poem for Parents
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Lois Kackley wrote 3 months ago: A quality that can only be described as gratitude infuses this poem by Emily Dickinson. The idea beh … more →
Folder 21: Bill of sale for a slave named Charles of Charlot, sold to Ursin and Alfred Dellardes by Charles Arthur Gayarre, New Orleans, 1858 October 8 D.S. 4p. (recorded 1858 October 9)
slaverytoabolition wrote 4 months ago: No. 186 — 6th October 1858 — Sale of a Slave by Chls Arthur Gayarre Jr to Ursin Dellarde … more →
To Lyman Trumbull
lincolnscivilwar wrote 5 months ago: 1858 Hon. Lyman Trumbull Springfield, My dear Sir: June 23, 1 … more →
To John L. Scripps
lincolnscivilwar wrote 5 months ago: 1858. see June 16. Jno. L. Scripps, Esq Springfield, My dear Sir … more →
"A House Divided'' Speech at Springfield, Illinois
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lincolnscivilwar wrote 5 months ago: Back to 1858. June 16, 1858 The Speech, immediately succeeding, was delivered, June 16, 1858 at Spri … more →
Family History part two
Stephanie wrote 8 months ago: Part 2 True to the traditions of the times he raised a family of ten, six boys and four girls. Names … more →
Irish on Irish Violence in the Seventeenth Ward
mrstkdsd wrote 8 months ago: A Bloody Affair in the Seventeenth Ward. Two Men Stabbed — St. Patrick’s Day Begun. A bl … more →
"I cannot promise to make you happy in this world, only in the next." Charles Dickens: Scandal and Difficulty
mrstkdsd wrote 10 months ago: Charles Dickens The Dickens Scandal. [From the Scotsman] As Mr. DICKENS’ statement is apt to b … more →
Out Of Nowhere — Au Contraire
Lois Kackley wrote 10 months ago: Overcome an irrational fear. Persevere to accomplish a dream others fail to value. “Nobody knows th … more →
1853: [Ma'afu] "has introduced order, proprietery and rule" wrote Lyth after the arrival of Ma'afu amd Sefanaia Laulua
levuka wrote 10 months ago: ‘Wesleyan missionary, Lyth wrote repeatedly to King George Tuopu of Tonga asking for his inter … more →
1858: Ma'afu the most powerful man in Fiji
levuka wrote 10 months ago: Heneli Ma’afu was son of Josiah Tupo’u, the previous Kanokupulo. It is often suggested t … more →
September 1858: Maafu's men massacre 30 of Ritova's party in Church on Sunday at Natakala, Bua
levuka wrote 10 months ago: Consul Pritchard favoured Cakobau over Maafu, because of the brutality of the Maafu-lead Tongan Met … more →
Shall I Consume Or Use?
Lois Kackley wrote 11 months ago: Light snow is falling this morning in Amherst. The flakes are at safe distances, slow and lackadaisi … more →
The year of miracles!
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Shanda wrote 1 year ago: I decided to write a blog tonight and determined in my mind it would be “entertaining” a … more →
1858: Mr. John Binner, Wesleyan teacher, and Mr. John Binner, oil trader are the same person
levuka wrote 1 year ago: On the 10th September, 1858, the new British Consul arrived in Levuka. William Pritchard rented two … more →
