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Letter London, to the Honorable the Society for Propagating of Gosple sic among the Indians in New England, 1745 June 17

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Open book Letter London, to the Honorable the Society for Propagating of Gosple sic among the Indians in New England, 1745 June 17

Title Letter London, to the Honorable the Society for Propagating of Gosple sic among the Indians in New England, 1745 June 17

Creator Coram, Thomas, 1668?-1751

Date 1745

Place England--London, Massachusetts, Massachussets--Taunton, New England

Language English

Subjects Company for Propagation of the Gospel in New England and the Parts Adjacent in America, Indians of North America, Missionaries

Description Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
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Summary Letter written by Coram and dated June 17, 1745 addressed to the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians in New England. In this letter Coram records his earlier encounters with the New England missionaries hired by the Society and questions their employment practices. According to Coram, "some favourite Ministers in New England had great allowances for doing nothing to any good intent or purpose, particularly the then Minister of Taunton...." He suggests that the Society employ only missionaries who will reside with the Indians and provide continual religious and educational instruction.

Biographical/Historical Note Thomas Coram, philanthropist and shipwright, was born in 1668 in Dorsetshire, England. In 1694 he settled in Taunton, Mass. to promote shipbuilding and remained in the vicinity for the next ten years. Following his return to England, he became known for his public spirit and charity work in England and the colonies. In later years, Coram neglected his own private affairs and died a poor man in 1751.

Extent 1 item (1 folded sheet (4 p.)) ; 31 cm

Format Correspondence, Manuscripts

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

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Call Number Ayer MS 188

BibID 137326

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

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Unique Identifier NL11E8TQ