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• G.S. Mackenzie to Col. E. Smith Report on G.S. Mackenzie's visit to missions - confirming grounds for complaint against mission stations regarding slaves. 915 runaway slaves at Rabai, 311 at Rebi, 122 at Jonmva, 47 at Jiniba.
• Salter Price Frere Town to G.S. Mackenzie Enclosure to above - refutes accusation that C.S.M. have been reluctant to follow new rules regarding slaves. Accuses G.S. Mackenzie of misrepresenting their actions. Mr. Burness in charge of slaves at Rabai. C.M.S. Askaris cannot be employed to catch runaways.
• G.S. Mackenzie to Col. E. Smith Mission stations evading 2 points made by G.S. Mackenzie (1) no illegal slaves at stations (2) stringent measures to prevent runaways being taken in future. Requests Smith to obtain assurances from missions.
• G.S. Mackenzie to Col. Euan Smith Details of Rev. Price's confirmation of arrangements regarding runaway slaves. Later Rev. Price informed G.S. Mackenzie of mistakes in no. of such slaves at mission. The slaves intended to resist being returned to masters. To avoid trouble G.S. Mackenzie suggested to Hamid-bin-Suliman that the slaves be freed by purchase & money given to owners. Suggests Col. E. Smith issues permits for settlement at mission by freed slaves which would provide evidence in any later dispute. Still wants elected representative from IBEA Co. at mission.
• G.S. Mackenzie to Secretary, IBEA Co. CMS and German Society swopping stations and position with regard to harbouring runaway slaves. Enclosing next letter