Loyalty Islands [Iles Loyauté, Nouvelle-Calédonie],1865

Includes letters from: Stephen Creagh, Mare - death of Aaron Buzacott; printing New Testament completed; French restrictions. Stephen Creagh, Sydney - interview with French Governor, five requests; asks opinion of new mission to Torres Straits [Papua New Guinea]; seeks deputation work in Australia;...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Incoming correspondence/Box 30
Date(s) of creation: 3 Jan - 5 Dec 1865
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Incoming correspondence/Box 30
Summary: Includes letters from: Stephen Creagh, Mare - death of Aaron Buzacott; printing New Testament completed; French restrictions. Stephen Creagh, Sydney - interview with French Governor, five requests; asks opinion of new mission to Torres Straits [Papua New Guinea]; seeks deputation work in Australia; visit of warship to Erromanga and Tanna. John Jones, Lifu - importance of students taking medical course James Sleigh, aboard Day Spring - liberty to preach as protestant minister Samuel McFarlane, Lifu - buildings for public worship Government property, effect of French occupation; appointment of native teachers to be confirmed by commandant. Correspondence with French New Caledonia authorities. Plea for missionary for centre of Lifu Samuel Ella, Uea and Tai - permitted to work, recover chapels.
Extent: 15 items
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: Folder 5, Jackets A and B
Finding aids: Handlist available
Format: Archive