South China,1814

includes letters from: Robert Morrison, Canton [Guangzhou] and Macau - presented New Testament to British & Foreign Bible Society; trouble through war between US and Britain; review of mission to China 1807-1814 William Milne, Canton, Macau, Batavia [Jakarta] - visit to Java; requests Religious...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South China/Incoming correspondence/Box 1B
Date(s) of creation: 7 Jan - 17 Dec 1814
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South China/Incoming correspondence/Box 1B
Summary: includes letters from: Robert Morrison, Canton [Guangzhou] and Macau - presented New Testament to British & Foreign Bible Society; trouble through war between US and Britain; review of mission to China 1807-1814 William Milne, Canton, Macau, Batavia [Jakarta] - visit to Java; requests Religious Tract Society for help with tract printing and distribution; visited various places with gospels etc; interview with governor of Batavia (Sir Stamford Raffles); discussed Penang as mission centre; specimen of printing of Dialogues, illustrations of work; first baptisms by Robert Morrison; printing Divine Songs for future church; Mrs Morrison [née Mary Morton] and children leave for England George Burder, London - copy of letter sent to Ko Mow Ho in reply to his
Extent: 23 items
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: Folder 3, Jackets B and C
Finding aids: A detailed list of Incoming Correspondence for South China, 1807-1872 (list G2), is available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, SOAS Library.
Format: Archive