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the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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Accounts of prisoners: R.W., 31, Reg. no. 404. 'Charged with a felony - An habitual drunkard, and most vicious character ... This man was convicted and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. His general conduct has been good. He could read and write when committed. Has learnt considerable portions of Holy Scripture.'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: R.W.      Print: Book

  

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Daily entry in journal, reads the Scriptures to the female convicts on board the 'Cadet' every morning and evening.

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: R.W. Gibbs      Print: Book

  

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Thurs 16 November 1848: 'Visited an invalid in hospital, conversed with her on her everlasting concern, read and expounded portions of Scripture applicable to her state of mind - concluded with a prayer - observed her much affected'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: R.W. Gibbs      Print: Book

  

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Mon 20 November 1848: 'After service conversed with Ellen Hinds and Anne Wheatcroft who appeared truly contrite, read a portion of Scripture, concluded with prayer'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: R.W. Gibbs      Print: Book

  

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Tues 21 November 1848: 'After service conversed apart with Anne Wheatcroft who indicated a very favourable state of mind - read and expounded a portion of Scripture suitable to her state'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: R.W. Gibbs      Print: Book

  

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27 Nov 1848 to 17 Apr 1849: visits the inmates in ship hospital to read Scriptures to them every morning.

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: R.W. Gibbs      Print: Book

 

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