Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the REV. Claudius Buchanan, D.D. (Volume 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1819. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... OF THE REV. DR. BUCHANAN. PART II. CHAP. I. AMONG the various recommendations and introductions from his more immediate patrons and friends, by which Mr. Buchanan was accompanied to India, one occurs, from so respectable a quarter, and of so appropriate a nature, that it may be proper to insert it. This is a letter from the Rev. Dr. Gaskin, Secretary to the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, to the Rev. David Brown, then one of the East India Company's chaplains resident in Calcutta. That part of his letter which relates to the subject of these memoirs is as follows. London, July 3, 1796. Rev. and dear Sir, *' It is with particular pleasure that I introduce to you the name of the Rev. Claudius Buchanan, who is appointed to be chaplain to the Hon. Company, and in whom I am persuaded you will find a most valuable colleague; as I have every reason to believe, from the intercourse I have had with him, and from the testimony chiefly of my Lord Bishop of London, that he is a man of sound learning, serious piety, and great steadiness. I was myself present, and assisted at his admission to priest's orders. The pleasure I have in communicating this information is increased considerably, from the full expectation I entertain, that he will cheerfully, and to the utmost of his power, assist you at the mission church. This was, however, by no means the only'introduetion which Mr. Buchatfan carried with him to the pious and excellent person to whom the f6regoing letter was addressed; who afterwards proved one of his most valued and intimate friends, and with whom he was long associated in the various labours which devolved upon him in India. Thus recommended ahid accredited, Mr. Bit chanan left London for Portsmouth on SaturcTiy the 30th of July, and (tit the llth...