| Description | Letter to James Millar from Rev John Wray, Berbice. Beneficial effect of the new negro Code for promoting the religious instruction and bettering the condition of the slave population, which came into operation 1/11/1826. Slaves now attending chapel from 10 - 12 plantations, and many expressing a great desire to learn to read. Has established day, evening and Sunday schools. Plans to establish a free school for poor free children. They use the spelling boards, requests spelling books. |