Copy letter from T[homa]s A[llan], Frederick's Place [Old Jewry, London], to the Secretaries of the Methodist Missions

Understands that the [Wesleyan Methodist] Committee will meet today to decide upon the measures respecting the resolutions of the missionaries in Jamaica. He understands said resolutions (although adopted on 6th September) appeared in last Monday's edition of 'John Bull'. Too important a subject to...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 45
Date(s) of creation: 6 Jan 1825
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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 45
Summary: Understands that the [Wesleyan Methodist] Committee will meet today to decide upon the measures respecting the resolutions of the missionaries in Jamaica. He understands said resolutions (although adopted on 6th September) appeared in last Monday's edition of 'John Bull'. Too important a subject to come to a hasty decision. Regrets that the Committee through the 'Meth[odis]t Magazine' has promoted the cause of the Anti-Slavery Society against enslavers who own enslaved people. Reminds them he warned them at a meeting of the consequences of such action for which he was rebuked. He is having great difficulty dealing with the situation and does not see what course the Committee can take now. He feels he cannot take sides as he sees good men on both sides of the argument. Suggests they take no further action and refrain from meddling in such affairs again. Thinks nothing but mischief can come of the actions so far. Those who framed the resolutions may feel compelled to take action against the Committee and the missions. Doesn't know any of the missionaries so can't say what will happen but knows the effects that can follow 'severe measures'. Hopes the Committee will 'pause a little & coolly & quietly take a view of all the circumstances'.
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Language: English
File number: 4
Format: Archive