in 1849 julian moreton was stationed at greenspond, newfoundland, bonavista bay with financial backing from the society for the propagation of the gospel in foreign parts (s.p.g.). the greenspond mission was a very difficult area as it covered seventy miles of coast, 23 distinct settlements which had to be reached by boat, and more than 3,200 members of the church. although moreton wanted to leave the mission in 1855, he decided to stay and just shortly after volunteered to have the s.p.g. stop providing him with payments as he could survive on payments made by the inhabitants. bishop feild was very pleased with his work.