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CWM/LMS/West Indies.Tobago/Incoming correspondence/Box 1
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| Summary: |
Outward voyage, 1 Wesleyan and 2 Moravian Brethren on Barbados, only met the first. Came on from Barbados with fleet. His reception by Governor to whom he had letter of introduction. Account of his work: Attending 7 Estates, 4 belong to Robley and 2 to Hamilton, while 1 is managed by Crookes. Attitude of the two first to the religious instruction of their enslaved populations. Is living on one of Robley’s Estates, but will not continue - reasons. Details cost of setting up house. Reasons for preaching in Scarborough. Wants to start a Scotch Church as base and support for Mission. Hopes for help from Mr. Lyons, lawyer and Mr. Crooks. Asks guidance on money matters. Wants Mrs Elliot to come out.
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| Main author: |
Elliott, Richard, 1776- |
| Note: |
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| Access status: |
Open
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| Copyright: |
Council for World Mission |
| Language: |
English
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| Scripts: |
Latin
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| File number: |
Box 1, Folder 1, Jacket A
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| Copies: |
Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections |
| Format: |
Archive
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