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MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 45
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| Summary: |
The letter, although probably written by Allan, appears to have been annotated by another hand [?Blanshard] and sent to Allan.
'Committee appointed to superintend the Methodist Missions' have asked him to convey their 'regret and astonishment' at accusations in his letter in the 'monthly magazine' ['Monthly, Magazine; or, British Register', Jan 1812] regarding Methodism and their missionaries in Jamaica. Robson supports bill passed by the Assembly of Jamaica and expresses the view that added to the enslaved persons 'misery of their present condition' by preaching of eternal damnation and 'driving many of them to despair and madness'. Committee denies this and asks what evidence he has for his accusations. Robson further claims they make enslaved people less industrious and the Methodists take what little money they have. Committee states his comments are libellous and unjust.
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| Extent: |
2 pages
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| Access status: |
Open
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| Access conditions: |
Only to be viewed on microfiche
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| Copyright: |
Copyright held by Methodist Missionary Society |
| User restrictions: |
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance |
| Language: |
English
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| File number: |
4
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| Format: |
Archive
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