and his distant residence (to which documents must be transmitted) from the metropolis, opposed obstacles. the necessary personal conference between him and the present compiler-the plan was eventually abandoned. Disappointments of this nature, combined with an unwillingness to incur further delay, induced the writer to re-consider a proposal made at an early period by friends, and to undertake herself the preparation of the narrative, having then abundant materials in her possession; and, although the sacrifice of feeling required in the performance of this duty has necessarily been great, yet it would be amply compensated, could she indulge a faint hope that this humble tribute of affection to the memory of one so deservedly revered, was at all worthy of his virtues, or might be the means of stimulating others to pursue a similar course, of usefulness and honour, to that which he trod. In the compilation of the work, it has been the constant aim of the writer to elucidate social, moral, and intellectual traits of character, by a simple narrative of facts, which supplies in itself such evidence of sound wisdom, and true piety, as to render unnecessary the aid of editorial embellishment, or indeed any original composition, further than was requisite to unite the different portions of the narrative, and explain their mutual connexion and dependence. But while fidelity and simplicity chiefly characterize the narrative, it is hoped that its deficiencies will be satisfactorily supplied by the very comprehensive analysis of Dr. Morrison's literary labours, given in the Appendix, by one, whose extensive acquaintance with the language and literature of China, qualified him to fill the office of Principal in the Anglo-Chinese College at Malacca; and now fits him for the Professorship, in the same department, in the University College, London; and it may be supposed, would also render him competent to form a just estimate of those labours, which are, but by few, in Europe, fully appreciated. Therefore, without further explanatory remarks, the entire work is committed to the impartial judgment of the philosophical enquirer, as well as to the christian candour of the general reader. It only remains to acknowledge the obligations the writer is under to those public societies and friends, who kindly supplied letters and documents, which materially aided her in compiling the work. Among the former, are the British and Foreign Bible Society; the London Missionary Society; and the Religious Tract Society: and among the latter, Sir George T. Staunton, Bart.; Sir J. B. Urmston; Rev. J. Clunie, L.L.D.; J. T. Elphinstone, Esq.; W. Alers Hankey, Esq., &c., &c. Stoke Newington, July 25th, 1839. E. M. FROM THE BIRTH OF MR. MORRISON, TO HIS ENTRANCE A. D. 1782-1803. His Birth.-Parentage.-Education.-Youthful Character.-Conversion. -Early Studies and Engagements.-Juvenile Essays.-Extracts from Journals.-Remarks.-His Health.-Thoughts of Marriage.-Entrance on a course of initiatory study.-Incident related by Mr. A. Wilson. -His Mother's attachment.-Her death.-Reflection on looking for- ward to the Christian Ministry.-Application to Hoxton Academy.— Page PERIOD II. FROM THE ENTRANCE OF MR. MORRISON AT HOXTON ACADEMY, A. D. 1803--1807. Page 1801.-Application to the Missionary Society.-Letter to his Father.- Removal to Gosport.-Letter to the Committee of Hoxton Aca- demy.-Extracts from Correspondence.—Appointment to China. -Origin of the Chinese Mission.-Correspondence with Mr. 1805-6.-Extracts from Diary and Correspondence.—Studies in Lon. don.-Extracts from Diary and Letters. 1807.-Arrangements for his Departure.-Ordination.-Takes leave of the Directors.-Their Letters of General Instructions, and PERIOD III. The Voyage to China, by way of America. From Jan. 31, to Sept. 8, 1807. Leaves London for Gravesend.-Last Sermon.-Letter to his Brother. 106-157 From his arrival at Canton, to his Marriage and Appoint- A. D. 1807-1809. Page 1807.-Residence at the American Factory.-Letter to Mr. Hardcastle. -Ditto to the Rev. A. Waugh.-Ditto to Mr. Wilson.-Ditto to his Relatives.-Directors' Report.-Letter to his Brother.- Ditto to Mrs. S.-Ditto to Mr. Hardcastle.-Ditto to Mr. Shrubsole.-Removal from the American Factory.-Conformity to Chinese habits, and subsequent opinions thereon.-Attempt to establish English worship.-Occupation of the French Factory.. 158-194 1808.-Interest taken in his situation.-Sabbath services with the Chi- nese.-Privations and Illness.-Visit to Macao.-Extracts from Journal.-Letter to Dr. Waugh.-Letter to his Relatives. -Return to Canton, and again to Macao.-Attempt of the English to take Macao.-Extracts from Journal.-Letter to Mrs. S--Ditto to the Missionary Society.-Studies.- Prayers in Chinese.-Seclusion at Macao.-Dr. Milne's Review of Morrison's situation, &c.-Mr. M.'s Marriage.-Appoint- SECTION III. From his Appointment as Chinese Translator, to the arrival A. D. 1809-1811. 1809.-Peculiarity of Mr. M.'s situation.—Remarks on the Civil Ap- pointment.-Extract from Milne's Retrospect.-Letter from the Directors to Mr. Morrison.-Missionary Society's Report for 1810.-Extracts from Mr. Morrison's Letters to the Directors.- Extracts from Journal.-Extract from a Letter to Mr. Morrison's Mother-in-law.-Extracts from Letters to a Correspondent in New York.-Letter to Mr. Shrubsole.-Extracts from Letters to Private Friends.-Extracts from Milne's Retrospect...... 253-290 b |