Reverend James Scott - papers, ca. 1829-1883

A 498

fonds

ca. 1829, 1837, 1841-1842, 1855, 1883

423713

1 volume - 0.01 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)

John Burnett, born in Scotland in 1781, was a civil servant and the first Colonial Secretary of Van Diemen's Land from 1826 to 1835.
George Arthur, a soldier and colonial administrator, served as Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1824 to 1836. Arthur was replaced by Sir John Franklin, who functioned in this role from 1837 to 1843. -- Reference: Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol.1, 1788-1850. Carlton, Vic.: Melbourne University Press, 1966

Despatch and correspondence relating to church matters at Bothwell
Discussion on "The right of the Presbyterians to the property of the Church of Bothwell under the provision of the Church Act..."
Copies of correspondence addressed to Colonel George Arthur, Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land and to the Colonial Secretary's Office regarding progress of religious instruction and application for assistance to build place of worship and residence for clergyman in the Bothwell Police District
Discussion on the meaning of "Established Church"
Extract of minutes of the Committee of General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on Colonial Churches
Letter to Reverend James Scott from the Chief Secretary's Office enclosing papers relating to the Bothwell Church

Some of the copies of correspondence are unsigned. A few letters are signed by J. Burnett, A. Reid, and G. Murray
Titled on spine, "Bothwell Church Property"
D.S. Mitchell bookplate inside front cover