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Tapoa, Chief of Bora Bora
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Description
Autograph letter signed, in Tahitian, 1 1/2 pages (9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 245 x 200 mm), Bora Bora, 27 June 1844, to Mssrs. Tidman & Freeman, of the London Missionary Society.
Condition
Autograph letter signed, in Tahitian, 1 1/2 pages (9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 245 x 200 mm), Bora Bora, 27 June 1844, to Mssrs. Tidman & Freeman, of the London Missionary Society.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The chief accounts for spending in 1843, offers progress reports and makes requests for further missionaries. He reports that money was held by Rotani, priest of Bora Bora; that the French came and took over their lands and the Tahitians rebelled, preferring the English; and that the French do not like religion and they lie, but want to remain in peace.