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1-104 - Correspondence, journals and papers relating to Calcutta, Madras and Ceylon missions: 26 September 1812 - 13 March 1815 - 1812-1815
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CMS/B/OMS/C I E/30
Title
Letter from Thomason to Pratt: 2 February 1814: Calcutta
Extent
1 doc.
Date
1814
Description
Encloses 29; work at Agra progresses favourably and minister is now needed; encouraged by new facilities given to religious instruction by new charter; awaiting first bishop; rumour names Owen; dare not rejoice until his character is known; advises relating to salary of missionary at Agra, also method of training young men for work in India before ordination; offers to receive two or three into his own house, tuition will be free and board cheap; is sending son home to Little Shelford for health and education; hopes to receive him back as a worker
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