Identity area
Reference code
Colenso/Folder 3-6/Folder 6
Unique identifier
GB 275 Colenso/Folder 3-6/Folder 6
Title
Miscellaneous letters to JDLT
Date(s)
- 1874–1886 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 folder paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Concern experiences of missionary work in South Africa, personal news, messages of thanks from his Zulu pupils, news of the work of Bishop Colenso and news of Government and church business. Includes letters about JWC's involvement with the trial of John Shepstone and other disputes with the Government concerning its native policy, letters concerning collection of funds for the church of Natal in Britain and offers of support for JWC by people in Britain. Also general theological discussions and letters concerning the writing of a life of Bishop Colenso.