South India (Canarese),1818

Scope and Content

includes letters from:

William Reeve, Bellary - a dialogue between Hindu Brahmin and a Christian missionary re idolatry; school work, enclosed letter from pupil; Scriptures available; success among India-born Europeans

John Hands, Madras [Chennai] - death of his wife [formerly Sarah Elizabeth Des Granges]; suggests mission to Bangalore and Seringapatam; discouragements

Access Information

Open

Other Finding Aids

Detailed list for South India Incoming Correspondence: Canarese, 1817-1857 (list F3), available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, SOAS Library.

Archivist's Note

Catalogued