Copy of letter from [Dr] Benj[amin] G Hodge, St Martin, French Part, to Monsieur Perrinon, Cap[tai]n D'Artillerie de Marine adjoint a l'inspection de l'arme an Ministre de la Marine, Paris [France]
Recently received a letter from Count Agenor de Gasparin, secretary of the Protestant Society of Paris, stating their concern regarding the condition of the Protestants in the French part of St Martins [sic] and asking for specific information of numbers, condition, etc. Replied to the count stating...
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MMS/Special Series/FBN 43 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
c1846 |
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Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/FBN 43 |
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| Summary: |
Recently received a letter from Count Agenor de Gasparin, secretary of the Protestant Society of Paris, stating their concern regarding the condition of the Protestants in the French part of St Martins [sic] and asking for specific information of numbers, condition, etc. Replied to the count stating no instruction provided for them (even though they are in the majority) and the only pastoral care available is the Protestant pastor in the Dutch division. However, said pastor is not allowed to enter French quarter, even in the capacity of a private individual. Says as the captain is familiar with the island and recent circumstances he has taken the liberty of referring the count to him. Grateful for help they have received but require them to continue to redress the religious intolerance they encounter. Many of the proprietors of the island have sent a petition to the Chamber of Deputies praying for the immediate abolition of slavery and enslaved labour on the island. Original was dated 31 July 1846. |
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4 pages |
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Open |
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Only to be viewed on microfiche |
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| Language: | English |
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5 |
| Format: | Archive |