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Missionaries Seek Sydney Chapel Amid Island Crisis
The letter from James Fleet Cover and fellow laborers reports their move from Oraheite to New South Wales, awaiting approval to open worship in Sydney. They detail assistance from Governor, Johnson, Marsden, and Captain Blyth, plans for a chapel, and readiness to follow Providence while continuing outreach to Paramatta and northern colonies. A May 1798 voyage note and a nebulous comet sighting complete the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fleet
William Henry
Rowland Hassal
Ferancis Oaks
Edward Maine
Peter Hodges
James Puckey
William Smith
Samuel Clode
John Cook
Sydney
P. S
Bishop
New South Wales
Jesus Christ
Oraheite
Otaheire
Mr. Johnson
Marfilen
Paramatta
Johnson
Joseph Hardcastle
Blyth
Capt. Blyth
Providence