Description | Has forwarded books and tracts called 'The Spirit of British Missions' and 'Invitations', by the 'Regret', Capt. Barrick; hopes to send Bailey and Dawson, who are in deacon's orders, to Madras next season; Corrie has given committee insight into situation of natives in India; Bible Society is printing an edition of the Syriac Testament (under supervision of Mr. Lee) corrected by the MS. Buchanan brought back from India; since Schnarre and Rhenius sailed committee has changed its mind about married missionaries; there are many advantages to a suitable companion. |