Letter from Richard Elliot, 07 December 1808, Tobago

Material Information

Title:
Letter from Richard Elliot, 07 December 1808, Tobago
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. West Indies & British Guiana. Tobago. Incoming Correspondence
Creator:
Elliott, Richard, 1776- ( Author, Primary )
Place of Publication:
Tobago
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Missions ( LCSH )
Presbyterian Church ( LCSH )
Finance ( LCSH )
Spatial Coverage:
South America -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Tobago
Coordinates:
11.25 x -60.667

Notes

Abstract:
Scotch in Scarborough formed a Presbyterian Society, hired a place for worship, will give him a salary. Discusses how circumstances have turned out to be different from those depicted in Mr Robley's report on Tobago. 4 ministers have already abandoned the island. Cost of mission to Moravians. Mr Hamilton's plans to keep costs down frustrated by Mr Robley. Obeying instructions re slavery. His lack of education. Both Wesleyans and Moravians left Tobago on account of expense - discusses prices of commodities. Living in house hired for worship. 1 joe = £1.13 sterling. Has met a Wesleyan from St. Vincent - notes the support given to the minister there. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: 07 December 1808
General Note:
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General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.

Record Information

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SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Special Collections
Rights Management:
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Resource Identifier:
CWM/LMS/West Indies.Tobago/Incoming correspondence/Box 1 ( Order with reference )
CWM/LMS/12/02/01/002/006 ( SOAS CALM reference )