Letter from Toby [Rev A J Hopkins], Kibusu, Tana River [Kenya], to his wife [Amy Gertrude Hopkins]

Letter appears to have been written on 18th, 19th and 20th February. Wednesday: begun visiting German stations - comments on the Wa-Pokomo and the area they inhabit. Visited mission at Mwanadhamba before arriving at Kilusu [sic]. Thursday: problems with mosquitoes. Travelling by dug-out canoe. Frida...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Kenya/Box 1392
Date(s) of creation: 18 Feb [19]20
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Hopkins; Arthur Joseph (1883-1965); ordained missionary, linguist

Order number: MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Kenya/Box 1392
Summary: Letter appears to have been written on 18th, 19th and 20th February. Wednesday: begun visiting German stations - comments on the Wa-Pokomo and the area they inhabit. Visited mission at Mwanadhamba before arriving at Kilusu [sic]. Thursday: problems with mosquitoes. Travelling by dug-out canoe. Friday: yesterday visited Gaden and Kulessa. Today visited Marembo and camped at Mwira. Describes local wildlife.
Main author: Hopkins; Arthur Joseph (1883-1965); ordained missionary, linguist
Extent: 4 pages
Custodial history: Ms Alison Lewis acquired this item from Hopkins' son in 2002
Acquisition: Gift, accepted on behalf of the Methodist Church, from Ms R Alison Lewis, October 2002
Access status: Open
Copyright: Copyright held by Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
User restrictions: For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance
Language: English
File number: 1
Related material: Transcript of letter available in same box (file 7).
Format: Archive