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.
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PP MS 1, Box 63 |
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Date(s) of creation: |
18 Oct 1888 |
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Item |
Format: | Archive |
Order number: |
PP MS 1, Box 63 |
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Access status: |
Open |
Language: | English |
Finding aids: |
Handlist available |
Format: | Archive |