Singapore,1839

includes letters from Singapore by: Leang A-Fa [Leang A Fa, Leung A Fa, Leangafa] (Chinese, with translation) describing mission work done and seeking LMS support Alexander and John Stronach - visit of Samuel Dyer, his preaching; co-operation with American missionaries; certified copy of title to m...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges.Singapore/Incoming correspondence/Box 2
Date(s) of creation: 1 Mar - 15 Sep 1839
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges.Singapore/Incoming correspondence/Box 2
Summary: includes letters from Singapore by: Leang A-Fa [Leang A Fa, Leung A Fa, Leangafa] (Chinese, with translation) describing mission work done and seeking LMS support Alexander and John Stronach - visit of Samuel Dyer, his preaching; co-operation with American missionaries; certified copy of title to mission property between North Bridge Road and Church Street, Singapore; Mrs Alexander Stronach [née Eliza Clark Patterson] starts school for daughters of European fathers and Malay mothers. John Stronach - On breakdown of Evan Davies health in Penang, his brother Alexander Stronach goes to work there; Leung A Fa to China; commendation of Benjamin Keasberry; tract distribution and work among Chinese; edict in own language of king of Siam [Thailand] against import and use of opium; his journal for August and September. printed resolutions merging trusteeship of Singapore institution and school Benjamin Keasberry - application, with attestation by Pohlman, Nevings, Ennis and Thomson (ABCFM missionaries, Reformed Dutch church), for his candidacy as an assistant LMS missionary
Extent: 6 items
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: Folder 2, Jacket C
Finding aids: Detailed lists of the incoming correspondence contained in each folder of Singapore, Boxes 1 and 2 are to be found in the respective folders
Format: Archive