Letter from Charles Rattray, 12 September 1838, George Town
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Title:
Letter from Charles Rattray, 12 September 1838, George Town
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. West Indies & British Guiana. Demerara. Incoming Correspondence
Creator:
Rattray, Charles, 1803-1877 ( author, primary )
Place of Publication:
George Town
Publication Date:
Cultural Context:
Please note that the terms used in historical records reflect attitudes and language at the time and may now be considered derogatory or offensive.
"Coolie" entered the English language having passed through a variety of South Asian languages including Persian. Before becoming racially charged, the word originally referred to an individual who worked as a day labourer. For more information, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coolie

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Missions ( LCSH )
Spatial Coverage:
South America -- Guyana -- Demerara-Mahaica -- Georgetown
Coordinates:
6.801111 x -58.155278

Notes

Abstract:
Demerara District Committee Minutes. References communication from Mr Boaz of Calcutta who writes about the case of the "Hill Coolies" [wording quoted from original source, referring to indentured labourers arriving in the Caribbean from South Asia] who have recently arrived in the Colony. Writer comments on the location of and situation for these labourers. ( en )
General Note:
Dated: 12 September 1838
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/British Guiana. Demerara/Incoming Correspondence/Box 5 ( Order with reference )
CWM/LMS/12/02/04/032/019 ( SOAS CALM reference )