'The Laws of Jamaica. An Act to prevent preaching and teaching by Persons not duly qualified, and to restrain Meetings of a dangerous Nature, on Pretence of attending such preaching and teaching' annotated with letter from Jos[eph] Butterworth to Mr [Thomas] Allan

Reprinted copy (1811) of said act of 14 November 1810. Sent as a letter by Jos[eph] Butterworth, London, to Mr [Thomas] Allan, Hilderthorpe, Bridlington, Yorks, on 5 Sep 1811. Illness, probably a liver complaint, of 'your Bro[the]r' who is now being attended to by Dr Farr. Has been very ill but much...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 45
Date(s) of creation: 1811
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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 45
Summary: Reprinted copy (1811) of said act of 14 November 1810. Sent as a letter by Jos[eph] Butterworth, London, to Mr [Thomas] Allan, Hilderthorpe, Bridlington, Yorks, on 5 Sep 1811. Illness, probably a liver complaint, of 'your Bro[the]r' who is now being attended to by Dr Farr. Has been very ill but much better now. Must leave the business of the act to the preachers. Dissenters Committee recently met re poor rates. Gives examples of [religious] persecution in armed forces and thinks Mr [William] Wilberforce should speak to Mr Perceval [the Prime Minister] on the subject.
Extent: 4 pages
Access status: Open
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Language: English
File number: 4
Format: Archive