Changpoo [also known as Chang-pu] Dispensary (Howie's), Feb. 1.90, 4.45pm, dull rain(?), F.32, 4 secs, 1890-02-01
Scope and Contents
The Rev. Alex Gregory, a young minister, and Dr James M. Howie, trained at Edinburgh, came out to China in 1888 and began work at Chang-pu (Changpoo) early in 1889. Gregory opened a boys' school but was invalided in 1892; he continued his interest in the mission until his death in 1945. Howie was joined by his wife after two years; he died of tuberculosis, aged 43, in 1904, Edward Band, ‘Working his purpose out: the history of the English Presbyterian Mission, 1847-1947' (London, 1948), pp. 311-314).
Dates
- 1890-02-01
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Language of Materials
English
General
KS.
Finding aid date
2003-12-04 10:03:10+00:00
Creator
- From the Fonds: Paton, Benjamin (Lewis, 1860-1936, doctor and missionary) (Person)
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