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