G.S. Mackenzie (Mombasa) to Col. Euan Smith Describing welcome at Mombasa 15 Oct & public durbar. Stresses delicacy & tact needed to win over all local influential people. Presents himself as Sultan's representative. Criticizes Church Missionary Society's misguided efforts in helping escaped slaves - should follow local custom for dealing with dissatisfied slaves. IBEA Co.'s control of administration almost worked out. Baraza held 19 Oct in presence of Hamid Bin Suliman - successful. Mr. Price (C.M.S.) gives assurance that mission will no longer harbour runaway slaves. IBEA Co. rep. could live at mission to supervise this - accepted by locals. Copy of Elders' grievances against mission & how they can be rectified.


Order number: PP MS 1, Box 63
Date(s) of creation: 18 Oct 1888
Level: Item
Format: Archive           

Order number: PP MS 1, Box 63
Access status: Open
Language: English
Finding aids: Handlist available
Format: Archive