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• G.S. Mackenzie to Col. E. Smith Summary of runaway slaves & residence of owners. Separately listed under 3 main 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 Col. E. Smith Informs that Sheikhs and Elders have accepted sum of $25 per head for run-away slaves. Is in process of paying owners. Asks Col. E. Smith to deal with owners residing outside IBEA Co.'s jurisdiction Requests that all missions be informed of new procedure.
• 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.
• G.S. Mackenzie to Rev. Hoffman Requests Hoffman to publicise new ruling about runaway slaves. Regulations to apply to foreign as well as British missions. Slaves to be brought to Rabai to be set free. German consul approves of measures