Journal of Walter Medhurst, Batavia, 6 January - 31 May 1825
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Title:
Journal of Walter Medhurst, Batavia, 6 January - 31 May 1825
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. Ultra Ganges. Journals
Creator:
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796-1857 ( Author, Primary )
Place of Publication:
Batavia
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
اسيا -- ايندونيسيا -- جاكرتا
Spatial Coverage:
Asia -- Indonesia -- Jakarta
Coordinates:
-6.2 x 106.816667

Notes

Abstract:
Journal of Walter Medhurst, Batavia [Jakarta]. Two notebooks which cover events at the Batavia mission station between Jan and May 1825. Refers in detail to missionary activities amongst the local Chinese inhabitants. Refers to visits to the China-camp, to Tanabang, and in the local areas such as Bazaar Asam, Bazaar Bahru and Bazaar Seuen. Includes details of the ceremonies for the Chinese New Year. Refers to reading and distributing tracts among the local Malays and Chinese, and discussions about religion. Includes discussion on idolatry. Refers to local peoples' dislike of government regulations such as road mending. Includes detailed discussions of matters of religious principle. The journal has been edited for publication. See LMS Quarterly Chronicle 1827. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: 6 January - 31 May 1825
General Note:
VIAF (Name Authority) : Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796-1857 URI : http://viaf.org/viaf/100905263
General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.
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Holding Location:
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Resource Identifier:
CWM/LMS/14/05/10 ( calm reference )
CWM/LMS/Ultra Ganges/Journals/Box 1 ( order with reference )