Mauritius,1848

John Joseph Le Brun, Moka - baptised 120 since his arrival; report on work of Malagasy evangelists; dedication of church at New Discovery [Nouvelle Découverte]. LMS Board and work at Moka; finance; report; Hova Prince Royal a Christian, queen allows it; chief minister's nephew also a convert John Le...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/Mauritius/Incoming correspondence/Box 3
Date(s) of creation: 10 Jan - 29 Dec 1848
Level: File
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Order number: CWM/LMS/Mauritius/Incoming correspondence/Box 3
Summary: John Joseph Le Brun, Moka - baptised 120 since his arrival; report on work of Malagasy evangelists; dedication of church at New Discovery [Nouvelle Découverte]. LMS Board and work at Moka; finance; report; Hova Prince Royal a Christian, queen allows it; chief minister's nephew also a convert John Le Brun [Jean Le Brun, Jean Lebrun, John Lebrun], Port Louis - correspondence with Dr de Tavel on Prince Royal of Madagascar; copy of proposed treaty with queen of Madagascar; finance. Ratsarahomba - 20-pages partly in Malagasy; receives books; about to marry a former Catholic Elias Ramiandrahasina, Port Louis - voyage as interpreter with vice-admiral to make treaty with Madagascar, translated by David Griffiths David Ratsarahombo, Port Louis - 14 page account of his journey to Madagascar death of Rafaravavy
Extent: 16 items
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: Folder 4
Finding aids: A detailed list of Incoming Correspondence for Mauritius, 1814-1848 (list E5), is available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, SOAS Library.
Format: Archive