“I visited this island for the purpose of obtaining refreshments; and although, in some measure, prepared to expect civility, their excessive kindness exceeded my utmost expectations. They appear a mild and inoffensive people, and have no warlike instruments among them. We remained here on Sunday, and never, in any country, saw such attention paid to the Sabbath.”

“They have built a coral pier, six hundred feet in length, and eighteen feet in breadth. The number of plastered houses in the settlement is one hundred and forty-four, in many of which are bedsteads and sofas. The female teachers have taught the women to make good bonnets. They are diligent in learning, and numbers can read. Family and private prayer is very general.[…]