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Missionary Intelligence Newfoundland and Death in Newfoundland
Extracts from letters dated March to June 1805 describe a missionary in Newfoundland suffering strokes, losing speech, yet remaining conscious and hopeful for salvation for local peoples. Reminington urges support and details hardships, debts, weather, and need for clothing. Carbonear and Blackhead report progress though preaching has not yet sparked a flame.
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M. Vaucan
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Carbonear
Blackhead