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This letter from Robert Simerwell details the difficulties faced by the missionaries at the Carey Mission as they work to spread Christianity among the local Native Indians. In particular, Simerwell's letter highlights the disagreements that arose between the missionaries regarding each others character and actions as they worked to fulfill their mission. In addition, this letter includes the number of Native Indian students being taught at the Carey Mission in the summer of 1827.
Creator: Simerwell, Robert, 1786-1868
Date: July 1, 1827
Item Number: 219049
Call Number: Robert Simerwell Coll. #500, Box 1, Correspondence and reports, 1827
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 219049
Collections - Manuscript - Simerwell, Robert W.
Community Life - Religion - Missionaries - Carey Mission
Date - 1800-1819
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - American Indians - Missions - Carey Mission
People - Notable People - Simerwell, Robert
Places - Other States - Michigan - Carey Mission
Thematic Time Period - Indian Territory, 1820 - 1854
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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