Letter from Richard Elliot, 28 June 1808, Tobago

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. Attit...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/West Indies.Tobago/Incoming correspondence/Box 1
Date(s) of creation: 1808
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Elliott, Richard, 1776-
URL: https://digital.soas.ac.uk/l/CW00000875
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title Letter from Richard Elliot, 28 June 1808, Tobago
scb_date_creation 1808
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author Elliott, Richard, 1776-
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description 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.
scb_access_status Open
scb_copyright Council for World Mission
language English
language_search English
scb_scripts_material Latin
scb_file_number Box 1, Folder 1, Jacket A
scb_copies Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections
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