Journal of Thomas Beighton, Penang, 6 July - 20 December 1819

Material Information

Title:
Journal of Thomas Beighton, Penang, 6 July - 20 December 1819
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. Ultra Ganges. Journals
Creator:
Beighton, Thomas, 1790-1844 ( Author, Primary )
Place of Publication:
Penang
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Asia -- Malaysia -- Pulau Pinang
اسيا -- مليسيا -- ڤولاو ڤينڠ
Spatial Coverage:
Asia -- Malaysia -- Penang
Coordinates:
5.4025 x 100.365

Notes

Abstract:
Extracts from the journal of Thomas Beighton at Pulau Penang or Prince of Wales Island [Pinang]. Refers to setting up a Malay School, including a description of the school rules and the lack of knowledge of the scriptures of the local Malay people. Refers to the arrival of John Ince from Malacca. Comments on the cholera epedemic raging during November. Describes in detail the Prince of Wales Island Free School. Refers to the need for books. The journal extracts cover the period July to December 1819. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: 6 July - 20 December 1819
General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.
General Note:
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SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Special Collections
Rights Management:
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Resource Identifier:
CWM/LMS/14/05/04 ( calm reference )
CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges/Journals/Box 1 ( order with reference )