| Description | Acknowledges letter of 8th; deeply concerned that N. should have accepted post as judge, transferring from Society to "patronage and control of government" such a position is bound to interfere with missionary activity; is referring the matter to Calcutta for their opinion [copy].
27 July 1818: Madras: Rev. Thompson to Norton
Has heard opinions from Col. Munro, the Society in London, and Calcutta and all agree that N. should give up post as judge; quotes from N.'s letters and is suprised at opinions stated in them; Pratt has sent out bell for N.'s church, with three church books; Mr. Casamajor has now become secretary to the Corresponding Committee [copy] |