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This file consists of two items. This first is an untitled newspaper cutting concerning converted Christians giving witness. The second is a one sheet (page 18) of a typed manuscript giving part of the story of Joseph Pitts, possibly the first Englishman to visit Mecca in 1678

The file contains the article in both handwritten and typed draft. They are undated but date from the time when Bate was in Folkestone, some time after his return to England.

Single copy of the article taken from its publishing magazine.

This is a neater draft of the manuscript, possibly dating to around 1915 - an envelope used as a label is postmarked for 1915.

This is an early draft of the manuscript. it can be dated to the period around 1895-1898 because Bate created his own notebooks by cutting up pieces of paper, including "The Statesman Weekly".

Two drafts of a manuscript exploring The Lord's Prayer

This file contains a number of newspaper articles concerning the Burrisaul (Barisal) Guns, with some accompanying notes by John Drew Bate. There are 4 copies of a proof for one article written by Bate, but it is unclear whether the other articles are his authorship.

5 copies of the draft for the article "The Beloved Disciple" and a copy of the article extracted from its magazine publication. The drafts are marked Folkestone so suggest the article dates from the time of Bate's retirement

A handwritten draft about The Authorized Version of the Bible

These folders contain handwritten sermon outlines, most of which are dated with some having further dates as to when they were subsequently reviewed. They cover from the time of John Drew Bate's training through most of his missionary life in India. Interleaved with many of the Manuscripts are scraps of paper with additional notes.The early outlines also contain notes on Literature and poetry.