Letter from Richard Elliot, 10 April 1812, Tobago
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Title:
Letter from Richard Elliot, 10 April 1812, 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 )
Burder, George, 1752-1832 ( LCNAF )
Church buildings ( LCSH )
Spatial Coverage:
South America -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Tobago
Coordinates:
11.25 x -60.667

Notes

Abstract:
In reply to George Burder, February 18. Not suitable just to get up and go to New Carlisle. The chapel must be finished on account of the builder’s contract. Has taken counsel of Mr. Gunther, member of Mr. Stodard’s Church and first mate on the General Craig. Discusses New Carlisle and Pidgeon, and is vehemently opposed to going where he will have 'no heathen to help', especially after his experience of their need. Exposes Grimshaw’s hypocrisy and lying. As Purkis wants his character cleared, he challenges him to prove any point against himself before he leaves Tobago where are the witnesses. Writer notes 2 Black people, on different estates who have learned to read, and who want books to 'share the dawning light with others'. Hopes successor will reap where he has sown. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: 10 April 1812
General Note:
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General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.

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SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Special Collections
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Resource Identifier:
CWM/LMS/West Indies.Tobago/Incoming correspondence/Box 1 ( Order with reference )
CWM/LMS/12/02/01/006/005 ( SOAS CALM reference )