Printed circular letter from Wesleyan Methodist Mission House, to the Wesleyan Methodist Missionaries, regarding Slavery Emancipation Act
The Slavery Emancipation Act introduced a legislative policy for the construction of Schools in West India and the Colonies. This was to be a joint venture of the British Government and the missionaries. Parliament proposed to give grants to the missionary societies to help them to establish new sch...
| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
31 December 1835 |
| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 |
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| Summary: |
The Slavery Emancipation Act introduced a legislative policy for the construction of Schools in West India and the Colonies. This was to be a joint venture of the British Government and the missionaries. Parliament proposed to give grants to the missionary societies to help them to establish new schools for formerly enslaved people. The letter reveals that the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Committee has chosen to apply for a grant. It requests its members to assess the demand for educational facilities, and the availability of local financial support at each of its stations. Included is a typed extract from a Government circular concerning its policy of providing financial support for education in West India. Letter 'signed' by Jabez Bunting, John Beecham, Robert Alder, Elijah Hoole. |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Access conditions: |
Only to be viewed on microfiche |
| Language: | English |
| File number: |
22 |
| Format: | Archive |