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Letter, 1823, from John Nelson and John Stephenson, Tobago, to the Secretaries of the Wesleyan Missionary Society.

 Item
Identifier: SC104

Abstract

The letter signed by John Nelson and John Stephenson answers queries about the missionary activities in Tobago. This is a portion of a longer letter and begins with Answer No. 3. It provides thoughts on the attitudes of the enslaved Africans to the rites of marriage and the effect of marriage on relationships and children.

Dates

  • Creation: 1823

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

In the publication “The History of the Wesleyan Society”, Findlay cites a letter written by Nelson and Stephenson in 1823. [p.222]

Status
Completed
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies Repository

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