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CWM/LMS/British Guiana. Demerara/Incoming Correspondence/Box 2
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| Summary: |
Refers to his recent visit to the 'Indians up the Demerary River' [indigenous peoples, Amerindians], as discussed in his previous letter of 8 December 1815. Has seen the Governor upon his return anmd has presented a plan for 'their religious instruction, civilization & for training them up to habits of industry' - this would be the basis of a more permanent 'Mission to the Indians'. Details.
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| Main author: |
Elliott, Richard, 1776- |
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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 2, Folder 1, Jacket C
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| Copies: |
Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections |
| Format: |
Archive
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