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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)CMS/B/OMS/C I1 E1/89
TitleMinutes of the Church Missionary Committee: 7 November 1817: Old Church [Calcutta]
Extent1 doc.
Date1817
DescriptionIncludes: 1. In agreement with Corrie's report of the Parent Committee's wishes, it was resolved to set up a Christian institution at Garden Reach, to include a school for destitute children; Greenwood was asked to explore the position and recommend as to buildings etc. needed
2. It was resolved, agreeably to CMS wishes, that premises purchased by Corrie at Agra and Chunar and held in his name should be transferred to Calcutta Corresponding Committee and held in its name by deed of trust; Corrie should be reimbursed for all expenses incurred; plans of all premises belonging to CMS should be transmitted to headquarters
3. The question of ordination of native clergy, whether by bishop of Calcutta or (failing this) by two ordained Lutheran clergy, was referred for further discussion
4. The recall of Schroeter from Titalya to take charge of Burdwan schols, which Lieut. Stewart can no longer supervise, was agreed upon
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