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USPG C series records relating to Nova Scotia to c.1860

Collection: Canada in Records from Colonial Missionaries, 1722–1952    Volumes    USPG C series records relating to Nova Scotia to c.1860
The decision over whether Nova Scotia would be settled as a colony or not was not to be taken quickly, as demonstrated by discussion in this correspondence regarding the uncertainty over whether Nova Scotia would be settled or not. These papers then include a description of the origin of Sherbrooke's settlement by the British. The campaign to win souls for their protestant church was to be fought on several fronts; commentary on the beliefs of the First Nations 'Indians' reveals missionaries' perceptions of the First Nations' religious practices as they found them. Other competition for conversions came from Catholics, the Oxford Movement, Methodists, and lay preachers of no precise denomination. The fear of losing ground to other denominations and sense of competition with them is prevalent throughout much of this group, especially so in articles of correspondence where additional funds are requested. These items include a large volume of correspondence from Archbishop Dr. John Inglis and from Archdeacon Edward Wix, alongside a description of the work by Henry Alline which is confined to document C-Can-NS-08 add. Much of the remaining content features accounts of church shortages, missionary shortages, and book shortages as income failed to keep pace with the exponential growth of the Society. Further information about these documents is available via this link.
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View document: C-Can-NS-PRE, 1772-1793.

C-Can-NS-PRE, 1772-1793

Prefaced with a seventeen page guide to this group of documents, this correspondence consists of narrative accounts from the Reverends James Balfour at Harbour Grace, John Doty at Montreal and...

Date:1772-1793
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-01
View document: C-Can-NS-01, 1753-1791.

C-Can-NS-01, 1753-1791

This correspondence has a focus upon the recruitment and performance of missionaries; it is also concerned with the provision of resources such as books and buildings for the churches. The...

Date:1753-1791
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-02
View document: C-Can-NS-02, 1790-1850.

C-Can-NS-02, 1790-1850

Much of these notes is focussed upon the building and maintenance of churches, the establishment of schools was also a concern. Other concerns include accusations against the clergy and testimonials...

Date:1790-1850
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-03
View document: C-Can-NS-03, 1817-1853.

C-Can-NS-03, 1817-1853

These records contain a number of references to the building and maintenance of churches in order to sustain growing congregations. Several narrative accounts are also included, these include details of...

Date:1817-1853
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-04
View document: C-Can-NS-04, 1819-1860.

C-Can-NS-04, 1819-1860

The daily lives of missionaries gains a greater prominence in these papers, from correspondence with regard to accusations made against a missionary, to accounts of progress made at the local...

Date:1819-1860
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-05
View document: C-Can-NS-05, 1824-1854.

C-Can-NS-05, 1824-1854

These narrative accounts cover a variety of issues encountered by missionaries, from a shortage of parsonage houses to rebuttals of misconduct allegations. In Nova Scotia these missionaries found competition from...

Date:1824-1854
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-06
View document: C-Can-NS-07, 1824-1856.

C-Can-NS-07, 1824-1856

Amongst the annual reports, school reports, and commentary on the advances the church is making, the two Bishops for one church saga continues. It recommences with correspondence from Rev. Willis...

Date:1824-1856
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-07
View document: C-Can-NS-08, 1824-1856.

C-Can-NS-08, 1824-1856

The main issues covered in this correspondence include the building of churches, missionary postings, a missionary's health, Annual Reports, and the development of schools. This correspondence is in relation to...

Date:1824-1856
Contributor:Bodleian Library
Identifier:73051-H-08
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