Journal of John Wray, Demerara, British Guiana, October 1808 - December 1815

Material Information

Title:
Journal of John Wray, Demerara, British Guiana, October 1808 - December 1815
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. West Indies & British Guiana Journals. Journals
Creator:
Wray, John, 1779-1837 ( Author, Primary )
Place of Publication:
Demerara, British Guiana
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
South America -- Guyana -- Demerara-Essequibo
Spatial Coverage:
South America -- Demerara
Coordinates:
6.8121 x -58.1701

Notes

Abstract:
Journal of John Wray, Demerara, Britiah Guiana, consisting of journal entries, and a manuscript history of the mission to British Guiana. The journal is in three parts; Oct 1808; preface to the history of the mission; journal/history from 16 Jun 1811 - Dec 1815. The volume has been badly damaged, each page having been torn or cut into a number of pieces and then repaired. It was used by Thomas Rain in his biography of Wray The life and labours of John Wray, pioneer missionary in British Guiana (London; John Snow, 1892). Transferred from the Council for World Mission Library in 2001. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: October 1808
General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.
General Note:
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Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Special Collections
Rights Management:
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Resource Identifier:
CWM/LMS/12/05/04 ( calm reference )
CWM/LMS/West Indies & British Guiana/Journals/Box 2 ( order with reference )