[Rev] Luke Scott, Richmond Hill, Galle [Sri Lanka], to the Rev. Secretaries [Wesleyan Methodist] Missionary Soc[iety]
Death of Mr Mitchil from cholera on 7 Nov. Jaffna mission has no missionary until his return. Awaiting the arrival of his intended wife. Telegraphed Rev John Scott, chairman of South Ceylon, for advice. Rev McArthur has taken possession of Mitchil's belongings. Requests they send someone to take cha...
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MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 (fiche 1996) |
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14 Nov 1866 |
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Format: | Archive |
Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 (fiche 1996) |
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Death of Mr Mitchil from cholera on 7 Nov. Jaffna mission has no missionary until his return. Awaiting the arrival of his intended wife. Telegraphed Rev John Scott, chairman of South Ceylon, for advice. Rev McArthur has taken possession of Mitchil's belongings. Requests they send someone to take charge of district - Scott feels he is too young and inexperienced. Resignation of 'native minister' Rev J Vallipuram due to insufficient pay. |
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4 pages |
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Open |
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Only to be viewed on microfiche. |
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Language: | English |
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6 |
Format: | Archive |