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MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Home/Box 1391
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Explains that his letter is being sent, along with a letter to the Committee, via Sir Evan Nepean [Governor of Bombay]. (This first paragraph has been crossed through, with some names being blanked later in the letter as well).
Recounts death of Sister [Sarah] Ault and mentions Dr [Thomas] Coke's death on 3rd May and his burial at sea. He read burial service, Mr [William] Ault the exhortation and [James] Lynch a hymn then prayer. Coke's unexpected death has left them depressed and Coke had made no arrangement of what should be done in the event of his death. Have letters of introduction but no means to raise funds but the ship's captain [Birch] has assisted them greatly - including providing introductions to individuals in Bombay [Mumbai, India] which led to a meeting with the Governor, who was complimentary about Methodism and provided the party with a residence (ultimately staying at Parell House). Hope to depart for Ceylon [Sri Lanka] on 15th.
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1 sheet
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Open
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English
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Latin
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Archive
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