South China,1853
includes letters from: James Legge, Canton [Guangzhou] and Hong Kong - A Cheong, medical student, sent to Canton; stories of other students; insurrection in North China; 2 evangelists sent to Nanking [Nanjing]; decision re word to be used for 'God' and 'Spirit' in translation of the Bible Dr Benjami...
| Order number: |
CWM/LMS/South China/Incoming correspondence/Box 5 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
10 Jan - 10 Nov 1853 |
| Level: |
File |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
CWM/LMS/South China/Incoming correspondence/Box 5 |
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| Summary: |
includes letters from:
James Legge, Canton [Guangzhou] and Hong Kong - A Cheong, medical student, sent to Canton; stories of other students; insurrection in North China; 2 evangelists sent to Nanking [Nanjing]; decision re word to be used for 'God' and 'Spirit' in translation of the Bible
Dr Benjamin Hobson, Canton [Guangzhou] - few results; preaching,work and opposition
joint letter by James Legge and John Chalmers, Hong Kong - new Bazaar Chapel opened
Dr Henri Hirschberg, Hong Kong - 2 patients request baptism; story of Chinese doctor convert
John Chalmers, Hong Kong - LMS joining Church Missionary Society in Scripture translation, Bible Society grant |
| Extent: |
32 items |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Language: | English |
| File number: |
Folder 3, Jacket 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 |