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1866 September 20 . R[ufus] Anderson LS to Mark Hopkins; Boston, [Massachusetts]

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Box 4
Abstract:
Declining re-election as Corresponding Secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Describes his personal history with the American Board, beginning in 1822. Has been in charge of foreign correspondence since 1832 working constantly for little pay. Comments on the state of the American Board when he first began his work, noting the number of missions, missionaries, and members in contrast to present numbers. "I find that every missionary of the Board now in the field, excepting Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding of Ceylon, Mr. and Mrs. Thurston of the Sandwich Islands, and Messrs. Kingsbury and Byington of the Choctaw mission, went forth during my connection with it." Notes the development of "native ministry," the number of converts, and publications. Mentions growing funds and public enthusiasm for the cause and the work of translating the Bible. "Western Asia, India, Burmah, China, with their six hundred millions of souls, were not open to the Gospel forty years ago; but they are all open now." Confident in the missionary cause's success and the good work of the American Board's officials. Mentions the deaths of members and applauds his wife's support.
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16 pages

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