Revised Jun 22 2021
Mr. Nobbs having travelled by the Isthmus of Panama, sailed by the Orinoco steamer, and landed at Portsmouth on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1852. Admiral Moresby had supplied him with the means of obtaining a passage from Valparaiso to London, and generously contributed one hundred pounds towards such costs as might be incurred during his absence from the island.
On his presenting himself to the late Bishop, his Lordship, in consideration of Mr. Nobbs's long services at Pitcairn, and the high character given of him by Admiral Moresby, as well as by other competent persons, acceded to his request to be admitted to holy orders.