Journal of John Wray, Le Resouvenir, Demerara, 18 December 1808 - 11 June 1809

Material Information

Title:
Journal of John Wray, Le Resouvenir, Demerara, 18 December 1808 - 11 June 1809
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. West Indies & British Guiana Journals. Journals
Creator:
Wray, John, 1779-1839 ( Author, Primary )
Place of Publication:
Le Resouvenir, Demerara
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
South America -- Guyana -- Demerara-Mahaica -- Le Ressouvenir
Spatial Coverage:
South America -- Demerara -- Le Ressouvenir
Coordinates:
6.801558 x -58.077502

Notes

Abstract:
Extracts from the journal of John Wray, Le Resouvenir, Demerara, Britiah Guiana. The journal is in three parts, dating 18 Dec 1807 - 25 Mar 1808; 1 Apr - 17 Dec 1808; 18 Dec 1808 - 11 Jun 1809. Includes details of the everyday transactions of the mission station at Demerara, including evangelical work amongst the both the free coloured population and the slave population. Refers to the problem of some planters not allowing slaves to attend services, but others who have changed their opinion of his work. Some of the paragraphs have been underlined, possibly for publication. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: 18 December 1808 - 11 June 1809
General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.
General Note:
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SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
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Resource Identifier:
CWM/LMS/12/05/01 ( calm reference )
CWM/LMS/West Indies & British Guiana/Journals/Box 1 ( order with reference )