Letter from Thomas Beighton, 17 March 1829, Penang

Visit to Malay villages. Very few of the people able to read. Recommends Andrew Buchanan - a European sergeant, as assistant Missionary at Penang. Sunday services for Europeans and difficulties with the Church of England chaplain. Arrival of Lord Bentinck, new Governor General.


Order number: CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges. Penang/Incoming Correspondence/Box 3A
Date(s) of creation: 1829
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Beighton, Thomas, 1790-1844
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Order number: CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges. Penang/Incoming Correspondence/Box 3A
Summary: Visit to Malay villages. Very few of the people able to read. Recommends Andrew Buchanan - a European sergeant, as assistant Missionary at Penang. Sunday services for Europeans and difficulties with the Church of England chaplain. Arrival of Lord Bentinck, new Governor General.
Main author: Beighton, Thomas, 1790-1844
Extent: 1 item
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Access status: Open
Copyright: Council for World Mission
Language: English
Scripts: Latin
File number: Box 3A, Folder 1, Jacket A
Format: Archive