Printed circular letter addressed to the members of the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society by John Beecham with two petitions.

Printed circular letter from John Beecham, Secretary of the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society and two petitions: one addressed to the House of Lords and the other addressed to the House of Commons. The letter provides details of issues discussed at the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Comm...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44
Date(s) of creation: 28 March 1833
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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44
Summary: Printed circular letter from John Beecham, Secretary of the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society and two petitions: one addressed to the House of Lords and the other addressed to the House of Commons. The letter provides details of issues discussed at the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Committee meeting that had recently taken place. Topics of discussion include the religious persecution of missionaries in Jamaica and the proposed Slave Emancipation Act which is to be presented to Parliament soon. The letter presents a petition in support of the Slavery Abolition Act which is to be presented to the House of Lords. All members are urged to sign it. (4 copies)
Access status: Open
Access conditions: Only to be viewed on microfiche
Language: English
File number: 12
Format: Archive