Letter from Charles Rattray, 27 November 1839, Canal No. 1.
First Anniversary of Emancipation and how it has been observed in the Colony. Addresses to mark the occasion given by three Black Church members - one of these speeches is transcribed verbatim in the letter. Discusses his views of funeral 'Wakes' and 'Obea' [Obeah].
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CWM/LMS/British Guiana. Demerara/Incoming Correspondence/Box 6 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
1839 |
| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Main author: | Rattray, Charles, 1803-1877 |
| URL: |
https://digital.soas.ac.uk/l/CW00001814 |
| URL Description: |
Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections |