Letter from Isaac Purkis, 07 August 1809, Tobago

Material Information

Title:
Letter from Isaac Purkis, 07 August 1809, Tobago
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. West Indies & British Guiana. Tobago. Incoming Correspondence
Creator:
Purkis, Isaac, 1784-1852 ( Author, Primary )
Place of Publication:
Tobago
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Missions ( LCSH )
Midwifery--Study and teaching ( LCSH )
Spatial Coverage:
South America -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Tobago
Coordinates:
11.25 x -60.667

Notes

Abstract:
Has come via Demerara. Comments on John Wray and Mr. Post. Denigrates Mrs. Wray’s midwifery training. His thoughts with regards to the enslaved peoples of Tobago. Lays down the law. Quotes his Instructions, and comments on them - how he can't manage to live. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: 07 August 1809
General Note:
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General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.

Record Information

Source Institution:
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/12/02/01/003/010 ( SOAS CALM reference )