Greek Mission (Malta),1812
includes letters from: Campbell Mair, Malta - Bezaleel Bloomfield's prospects, his ship overdue; his conduct of services in private houses sanctioned Bezaleel Bloomfield, Malta, La Valetta [Valletta] - arrival; tuition in Greek and Italian; congregation growing; encouraging news from Zante [Zakintho...
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CWM/LMS/Greek.Malta/Incoming correspondence/Box 1A |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
17 Jan - 30 Oct 1812 |
| Level: |
File |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
CWM/LMS/Greek.Malta/Incoming correspondence/Box 1A |
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| Summary: |
includes letters from:
Campbell Mair, Malta - Bezaleel Bloomfield's prospects, his ship overdue; his conduct of services in private houses sanctioned
Bezaleel Bloomfield, Malta, La Valetta [Valletta] - arrival; tuition in Greek and Italian; congregation growing; encouraging news from Zante [Zakinthos]; incautious introductory letter threatens curtailment of his activities but hopeful of future establishment of mission on Malta; tribute to Campbell Mair; mission prospects in Meditarranean brighter; anxious to proceed to Zante in response to invitation; reviews work; welcomes possibility of permanent successor; Catholic influence greatest obstacle
Dr Cleardo Naudi - Bezaleel Bloomfield's preaching appreciated; advises him to defer move to Zante or Cephalonia [Kefallinía]
George Yeoland, Malta - (extract from letter): Bezaleel Bloomfield commenced preaching at his house, much encouraged |
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14 items |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Language: | English |
| File number: |
Folder 1, Jackets A and B |
| 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 |