Journal of Cornelius Kramer, Klaar Water, 1805 - 1806

Journal of Cornelius Kramer, from July 1805 - March 1806, describing his journey from Cape Town to Klaar Water (July - September) where he rejoined William Anderson. He details the route of the journey and the people he met along the way. Describing life at Klaar Water he mentions the setbacks in at...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Africa/Journals/Box 1
Date(s) of creation: 24 Jul 1805 - 31 Mar 1806
Level: File
Format: Archive           

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title Journal of Cornelius Kramer, Klaar Water, 1805 - 1806
scb_date_creation 24 Jul 1805 - 31 Mar 1806
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description Journal of Cornelius Kramer, from July 1805 - March 1806, describing his journey from Cape Town to Klaar Water (July - September) where he rejoined William Anderson. He details the route of the journey and the people he met along the way. Describing life at Klaar Water he mentions the setbacks in attempts to grow crops, sustain livestock, the drought, activities of the Bujschmen [Bushmen]tribe, the building of his house, birth of his son and his missionary activities. Also included is a list of goods purchased and prices for the year 1805.
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scb_file_number 7
scb_copies CWM South Africa Journals FBN 34
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