Copy letter (and two drafts), with copy of enclosed letter (and draft), from Tho[ma]s Allan, Frederick's Place, Old Jewry [London], to the Earl of Liverpool [Robert Banks Jenkinson]

Encloses letter (see below) on subject of Methodist missions to the West Indies. Can produce evidence to support the facts stated in the enclosed letter at his Lordship's convenience. Enclosed letter thanking him for his recent meeting with [Rev] Dr Thomas Coke. State their aims in the West Indies...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 45
Date(s) of creation: 23 Oct 1811
Level: Item
Format: Archive           

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title Copy letter (and two drafts), with copy of enclosed letter (and draft), from Tho[ma]s Allan, Frederick's Place, Old Jewry [London], to the Earl of Liverpool [Robert Banks Jenkinson]
scb_date_creation 23 Oct 1811
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description Encloses letter (see below) on subject of Methodist missions to the West Indies. Can produce evidence to support the facts stated in the enclosed letter at his Lordship's convenience. Enclosed letter thanking him for his recent meeting with [Rev] Dr Thomas Coke. State their aims in the West Indies are to simply encourage the practice of Christianity which they have been undertaking for the last 30 years through 'the unimpeachable Conduct of their Missionaries, and of the People under their tuition'. Suggests Christianity makes people happier and more content with the 'order of things'. Lists measures the [Wesleyan Methodist Missionary] Committee think necessary for existence of missions in West Indies: (1) Free Liberty for every preacher to preach who has been certified under the Act of Toleration; (2) Such preachers are free from military and civil office; (3) Places of worship are open at all times; (4) Committee will not interfere with the laws regarding 'Master and Slave' but there should be no prohibition by law stopping enslaved persons attending places of worship; (5) Missionaries will show integrity based on Methodist doctrine and morality. Meetings will be open to all. Adds that evening worship and instruction to enslaved people is difficult, particularly on week days. Ask that the Government send instructions based on above to governors on several islands (notably Trinidad, St Eustatia and Saint Thomas).
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