Copy of letter from William Satchell, Philipsburg, Saint Martin, to de M. le C[omp]te [Agenor] de Gasparin, Paris [France]

Had his letter of 8th May forwarded to him by his friend Doctor Benjamin G Hodge. Happy to bring to his notice his grievances as a Wesleyan Methodist minister, particularly as redress to his own Government has failed. Hopes he can remove the restrictions currently placed upon him. Been a minister in the colony since February 1845. Upon arrival discovered that his colleague had been unjustly banned on false charges from the French part of the island. Includes enclosures (not extant) of correspondence between Dutch and French officials regarding permission for a Wesleyan minister to be allowed to enter the French part of island. He (Satchell) has not been able to enter the French part of island despite having no charges levelled against him and the support of the Dutch. He encloses further communications (not extant) regarding his attempts to gain entry. On return trip from Anguilla he landed at Marigot but after visiting a friend was arrested and brought before the commandant who stated he must leave the town immediately. States legacy of false charges against [William] Rogers still being used by Governor General of Guadeloupe in communications which he encloses (not extant). Includes a package (not extant) of information relating to the case of Mrs Uxbridge Becker of Marigot which shows how 'Popery' has 'lost none of its intolerant and persecuting spirit'. She died without the comfort of a Methodist minister. Encloses further examples (not extant) of the problems they have encountered. Includes testimonials to his character. Original letter was dated 24 July 1846.

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