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West Indies Missionary Letter Highlights Growing Society
Extracts from a 1809 letter describe vigorous gospel work across Tortola and nearby estates. Leaders and many members are praised for piety, with new classes formed in Sale Island and Fat-Hog Bay and large gatherings at Carrot Bay Chapel. The writer notes health, perseverance, and desire to bring souls to Christ. The Jamaica act repeal brings renewed joy and steady congregations with white converts joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Sale Island
Joel van Dykes
Christ
Tortola
Carrot Bay
Fat-Hog Bay
St. Thomas's
West Indies
Joan ToLano
Isuam
Antigua
St. John's
Jamaica