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USPG C series records relating to Newfoundland to c.1860

Collection: Canada in Records from Colonial Missionaries, 1722–1952    Volumes    USPG C series records relating to Newfoundland to c.1860
This grouping of correspondence covers the years from 1787 until 1880, its focus is mostly upon the various reverends who worked for the USPG during this period. Some of the clergy play a larger part in this correspondence than the rest, Reverends F. H. Carrington, Aubrey G. Spencer, Edward Field, and John Parsons in particular, though Reverend John Clinch introduced the Smallpox vaccine to Newfoundland. Other focal points include: the construction of St John's Cathedral, reports upon the school system, and an enclosure from the Naval Commissioner with regard to Bermuda. Further information about these documents is available via this link.
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View document: C-Can-NFL-1, 1787-1821.

C-Can-NFL-1, 1787-1821

Includes an article on the Reverend John Clinch, Clinch is descibed as the first person in Newfoundland to vaccinate anyone against smallpox. Clinch was also a practicing medical practitioner, a...

Date:1787-1821
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-1-00
View document: C-Can-NFL-2, 1792-1838.

C-Can-NFL-2, 1792-1838

These articles of correspondence focus upon persons employed at St John's. Individuals mentioned include: the Reverends L. A. Auspach, David Rowland, F. H. Carrington, Thomas Grantham, and John Parsons; the...

Date:1792-1838
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-2-00
View document: C-Can-NFL-3, 1792-1841.

C-Can-NFL-3, 1792-1841

This correspondence is predominantly concerned with the work of the reverends based at Harbour Grace. The Reverends F. H. Carrington, John Burt, John Clinch, J. Parsons, J. Leigh, and Thomas...

Date:1792-1841
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-3-00
View document: C-Can-NFL-4, 1821-1842.

C-Can-NFL-4, 1821-1842

These items of correspondence focus on the schoolmasters of Newfoundland to a far greater extent than in previous documents. Schoolmasters referenced in these papers include John Curtis of Portugal Cove,...

Date:1821-1842
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-4-00
View document: C-Can-NFL-4 add, 1821-1843.

C-Can-NFL-4 add, 1821-1843

This selection of correspondence all relates to Rev. Aubrey G. Spencer. The various items trace his career from his role as a Trinity Bay missionary, to his time as Bishop...

Date:1821-1843
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-4-00 add
View document: C-Can-NFL-5, 1820-1857.

C-Can-NFL-5, 1820-1857

This correspondence includes a focus on schooling; items upon this subject include correspondence relating to schoolmasters, that relating to national schools, and discussion of free schools in Bermuda. Correspondence from...

Date:1820-1857
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-5-00
View document: C-Can-NFL-6-2, 1839-1858.

C-Can-NFL-6-2, 1839-1858

These articles of correspondence contain more emphasis on describing the places where missionaries are based than previous items. The locations mentioned include St George's in Bermuda, St John's in Newfoundland,...

Date:1839-1858
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-6-02
View document: C-Can-NFL-6-3, 1839-1880.

C-Can-NFL-6-3, 1839-1880

Contains correspondence relating to St John's, Bermuda, St George's Bay, and Port de Grave. Corresppondence from the reverends J. M. Martine and Henry Lind also features alongside that of Governor...

Date:1839-1880
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-A-6-3
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