Australia, 1799

Includes letters from: William Henry, Sydney - testimonial to William Puckey James Puckey, Sydney - sorrow at having to leave Tahiti; need of large party to occupy it, with firearms; news from those who remain good joint letter from James Cover, William Henry and Rowland Hassell, Parramatta [Sydney]...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/Australia/Incoming Correspondence/Box 1A
Date(s) of creation: 20 Jul - 6 Sep 1799
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/Australia/Incoming Correspondence/Box 1A
Summary: Includes letters from: William Henry, Sydney - testimonial to William Puckey James Puckey, Sydney - sorrow at having to leave Tahiti; need of large party to occupy it, with firearms; news from those who remain good joint letter from James Cover, William Henry and Rowland Hassell, Parramatta [Sydney] - work at Sydney among settlers, building church and school; hope Duff with 30 new missionaries will call Richard Johnston, Sydney - misconduct of some returned Tahiti missionaries; describes murder of Samuel Clode and punishment; testimony to William Henry. James Cover and Rowland Hassell Samuel Marsden, Sydney - testimonial to William Henry
Extent: 6 items
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: Folder 1, Jacket A
Finding aids: A detailed list of Australia Incoming Correspondence, 1798-1868 (list D1), is available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, SOAS Library.
Format: Archive