Letter from Richard Elliot, 10 April 1812, Tobago

In reply to George Burder, February 18. Not suitable just to get up and go to New Carlisle. The chapel must be finished on account of the builder’s contract. Has taken counsel of Mr. Gunther, member of Mr. Stodard’s Church and first mate on the General Craig. Discusses New Carlisle and Pidgeon, and...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/West Indies.Tobago/Incoming correspondence/Box 1
Date(s) of creation: 1812
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Elliott, Richard, 1776-
URL: https://digital.soas.ac.uk/l/CW00000916
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title Letter from Richard Elliot, 10 April 1812, Tobago
scb_date_creation 1812
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author Elliott, Richard, 1776-
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description In reply to George Burder, February 18. Not suitable just to get up and go to New Carlisle. The chapel must be finished on account of the builder’s contract. Has taken counsel of Mr. Gunther, member of Mr. Stodard’s Church and first mate on the General Craig. Discusses New Carlisle and Pidgeon, and is vehemently opposed to going where he will have 'no heathen to help', especially after his experience of their need. Exposes Grimshaw’s hypocrisy and lying. As Purkis wants his character cleared, he challenges him to prove any point against himself before he leaves Tobago where are the witnesses. Writer notes 2 Black people, on different estates who have learned to read, and who want books to 'share the dawning light with others'. Hopes successor will reap where he has sown.
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 4, Jacket A
scb_copies Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections
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