| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/FBN 43
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| Summary: |
Met with Doctor [Benjamin G] Hodge who suggested he should write a more explicit account regarding the exclusion of Rev William Richard Rogers, the former Wesleyan Methodist minister, from the French part of the island. On 19 February 1843 Rogers commented on the suffering of the inhabitants of Guadeloupe as a result of the earthquake and suggested they needed to repent their sins. Reported on the French side of the island that Rogers had suggested they were greater sinners than other men as they were Roman Catholics. As a consequence he was banned from the French quarter of St Martin (upon the recommendation of the Mayor to the Commandant). However, upon the visit of Sir Charles Fitz Roy, Commander-in-Chief of the British Leeward Islands, he was informed it was because Rogers had abused his position by interfering with local politics, particularly with regard to slavery and enslaved labour. Includes papers [not extant] explaining the current situation and testimonials as to the good work of the mission. States further proof of their circumstances can be obtained from Captain Perrinon. Original letter was dated 1 August 1846.
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| Extent: |
4 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 |
| File number: |
5
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| Format: |
Archive
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