Switzerland,1836

translation of a letter from S Thomas, Lausanne - missionary seminary now defunct; regarding suggestion put to him by lady in Guernsey that French-speaking minister go to liberated slaves in Mauritius, could he go?; further enquiries S Thomas, Lausanne (in French, with translation) - on return from...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/Europe.Switzerland/Incoming correspondence/Box 2
Date(s) of creation: 21 Feb - 27 Sep 1836
Level: File
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Order number: CWM/LMS/Europe.Switzerland/Incoming correspondence/Box 2
Summary: translation of a letter from S Thomas, Lausanne - missionary seminary now defunct; regarding suggestion put to him by lady in Guernsey that French-speaking minister go to liberated slaves in Mauritius, could he go?; further enquiries S Thomas, Lausanne (in French, with translation) - on return from interview with Mark Wilks in Paris, found and accepted offer to take charge of Oratoire (spiritual centre) at Yverdon [Switzerland]; training two men privately; does not rule out going to Mauritius later
Extent: 2 items
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: Folder 4, Jacket D
Finding aids: A detailed list (List B1) is available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, SOAS Library, which covers Incoming Correspondence for Switzerland, 1798-1843.
Format: Archive