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MMS/Special Series/FBN 43
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| Summary: |
Many of the petitioners were encouraged to settle in the colony having been assured of their civil and religious liberties as French subjects. However, after the revolution of 1793 many were displaced into exile and did not return to their homeland until the anarchy had subsided. Revolution also led to a cessation in joint Protestant religious practice in both the French and Dutch part of the island. Little opportunity for Protestant worship in French division whilst in the Dutch division they have been served well by the Wesleyan [Methodist] Missionary Society since 1819, and which since 1842 has been funded on the island by the Dutch Crown. Wesleyans have provided Christian service and teaching, including to children. In 1841 the petitioners erected a church in the French division but the civil authorities in 1843 refused to allow a Wesleyan minister to visit them in either an official or private capacity. Despite support for this from Dutch officials minister was still not allowed entry. Happened again recently with regard to the newly appointed missionary, Rev William Satchell. One hundred and twenty eight Methodist (plus other denominations) have no pastoral care. Ask the King to allow the Wesleyan missionary to visit them to offer ministry and pastoral care. Original petition was dated 5 July 184[6].
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| Extent: |
6 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: |
5
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| Format: |
Archive
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