Copy of letter from J N Van Romondt, Lieutenant Governor Netherland part of St Martin [Sint Maarten], to [Dr] Benjamin G Hodge
Replying to letter of 30th regarding results of Methodism in the Colony. Wesleyan Methodist missionaries have since 1819 been allowed to exercise their religious freedoms without interruption. Shown loyalty to the Dutch King, respect for his laws, 'laudable and zealous exertions' in spreading the Go...
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MMS/Special Series/FBN 43 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
c1846 |
| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/FBN 43 |
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| Summary: |
Replying to letter of 30th regarding results of Methodism in the Colony. Wesleyan Methodist missionaries have since 1819 been allowed to exercise their religious freedoms without interruption. Shown loyalty to the Dutch King, respect for his laws, 'laudable and zealous exertions' in spreading the Gospel and raised the 'minds of all classes of inhabitants, in particular the Slave [enslaved person] population'. In consideration of such work been granted financial aid towards their evangelism and school work. Original was dated 31 July 1846. |
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2 pages |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Access conditions: |
Only to be viewed on microfiche |
| 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 |
| File number: |
5 |
| Format: | Archive |