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
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/l/CW00003405
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title Letter from Thomas Beighton, 17 March 1829, Penang
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author Beighton, Thomas, 1790-1844
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description 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.
scb_access_status Open
scb_copyright Council for World Mission
language English
language_search English
scb_scripts_material Latin
scb_file_number Box 3A, Folder 1, Jacket A
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