Copy of journal of John Schmelen, Pella, 1814

Copy of journal of John Schmelen describing his jJourney from Pella to explore mouth of Orange River and Great Namaqua and Damara countries. Describes the country through which he passed, conversations with the people he met and formulation of plan to establish a mission at Klip Fountain. See Transa...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Africa/Journals/Box 2
Date(s) of creation: 13 Apr 1814 - 1 Jun 1814
Level: File
Format: Archive           

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title Copy of journal of John Schmelen, Pella, 1814
scb_date_creation 13 Apr 1814 - 1 Jun 1814
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description Copy of journal of John Schmelen describing his jJourney from Pella to explore mouth of Orange River and Great Namaqua and Damara countries. Describes the country through which he passed, conversations with the people he met and formulation of plan to establish a mission at Klip Fountain. See Transactions Vol 4, p154, 321. He committed to remain and commence new missionary station.
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language English
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scb_file_number 45
scb_copies CWM South Africa Journals FBN 34
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