| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Kenya/Box 1392
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| Summary: |
Letter appears to have been written on 27th, 28th and 29th February.
Friday: recovering from journey. Describes Ngao church where a service takes place for 250 people of whom 66 were baptised and 150 received the Sacrament. Describes large house and surronding area. Travels to Golbanti and talks with Elders.
Saturday: travels to Mji Mkuu ("the large town") where he baptises 54 and a large crowd attends service. Praises quality of local food. Describes huts of Wa-Pokomo. Returns to Golbanti.
Sunday: Baptises 11 adults and 7 children. Calculated the time in months, weeks, days and hours before they will see each other again.
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| Main author: |
Hopkins; Arthur Joseph (1883-1965); ordained missionary, linguist |
| Extent: |
4 pages
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| 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
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| Access status: |
Open
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| 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
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| File number: |
1
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| Related material: |
Transcript of letter available in same box (file 7). |
| Format: |
Archive
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