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Weekly Register in London, Middlesex

28 Aug 1799

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Weekly Register

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London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

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Aug 28, 1799

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2

Missionary voyage tale prompts reflection on providence

In the Weekly Register story, Bristol traders relay distressing news about missionaries seized by a privateer during a voyage from Otaheite to Port Jackson. The letter recounts hardships, attempted rescue, and a captain's mercy, with the directors urging trust in divine purpose despite peril.

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Friends of the Missionary Society Rio Janeiro Missionary Society Bristol Lowell Hey Sidenham Teaft Wapping Teaft Qotaheite Port Jackson Mr. Hey Bishop Nautilus A. Long Otaheite Faery Society Teatt New Holland Van‘derkemp Oraheite Joan Ryland Carcely St. Paul Christ Ana’nias Jerusalem Miffons Paul Silas Asia Macedonia Europe Philippi Lydia Philipi
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Mariners' Missionary Dispatches Amid Ocean Trials

A dated letter from missionary Matthew Alcorn describes capture by a Buonaparte privateer near Rio de Janeiro, eighteen days in irons, harsh conditions and scarce water. He hopes to return home via Philadelphia if possible, asks family not to fear, and conveys faith and endurance with references to accompanying fellow workers and ongoing relief efforts.

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Buonaparte France Rio Janeiro Monte Video Rebson Carniot Philadelphia Dearett Hit Matthew Alcorn
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