Candidates' papers
Records relating to preliminary applications for missionary work sent by applicants from the various circuits to the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society headquarters, 1833-1869. No candidates' papers are extant for the following years: 1834, 1851, 1858-66, 1868. 1. Letters of introduction written...
| Date(s) of creation: |
1833-1869 |
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| Level: |
Series |
| Format: | Archive |
| Summary: |
Records relating to preliminary applications for missionary work sent by applicants from the various circuits to the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society headquarters, 1833-1869. No candidates' papers are extant for the following years: 1834, 1851, 1858-66, 1868.
1. Letters of introduction written by the applicant.
2. References supplied by ministers of the candidate's circuit.
3. Testimonies of character.
4. Notes from friends and family expressing opinions over the application.
The amount of information on the candidate given in the various records varies considerably. |
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| Extent: |
6 boxes |
| Arrangement: | Chronological |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Language: | English |
| Scripts: |
Latin |
| Related material: | Further information concerning the examination of candidates by the candidates' selection board can be found in 11 volumes of Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Candidates Examinations, 1829-1842 which include brief biographical details and a few disciplinary details (order with MMS/Special Series/Candidates Papers/ FBN 43) |
| Format: | Archive |