Letter from William Howe dated 1850 July 18, Papeete, French Polynesia

Affects on natives of spirits being again permitted, though under restrictions designed to prevent their obtaining it. State of Church and students of Institution. Changed conduct of Pomare’s husband, now one of the above students. Dismissal of Charles Barff, junior from his office of printer on acc...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Incoming correspondence/Box 23/Folder No. 2/Jacket B
Date(s) of creation: 1850
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Howe, William, 1797 or 1798-1863
URL: https://digital.soas.ac.uk/LMS0000029
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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Incoming correspondence/Box 23/Folder No. 2/Jacket B
Summary: Affects on natives of spirits being again permitted, though under restrictions designed to prevent their obtaining it. State of Church and students of Institution. Changed conduct of Pomare’s husband, now one of the above students. Dismissal of Charles Barff, junior from his office of printer on account of his habit of drinking. Testimonials in favour of Mr Simpson and against the charge of drunkenness. The latter’s continued attacks of mental desease. Hopes that two or three new men will be sent to their assistance
Main author: Howe, William, 1797 or 1798-1863
Access status: Open
Language: English
Scripts: Latin
Copies: Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections
Format: Archive