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Charles B. Newton reminiscences Newton, Charles B., b. 1842 A 211 0.1 linear feet 1 container 1 folder 1844-1892 Charles B. Newton (1842-) was a Presbyterian missionary in India. Newton's typewritten reminiscences describe missionary life in Ludhiana, Sabathu, and Simla. English . 1

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 India--History--Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 Lahore (Pakistan)--History--19th century Teachers--India Missionaries--India Presbyterian Church--Missions--India--Lahore Missionaries Reminiscences

Charles B. Newton (1842-) was born in Ludhiana, India, the son of Presbyterian missionaries. He was brought to the United States in 1852 and in 1867 was graduated from Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania. He then returned to India, taught at Forman Christian College, Lahore, and was superintendent of its high school.

Newton's typewritten reminiscences describe missionary life in Ludhiana, Sabathu, and Simla. They give an historical sketch of Lahore, 1839-1848, and tell of the author's teaching and missionary work in Lahore. There are many quotations from letters from India, 1854-1867, including descriptions of the Mutiny of 1857.

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