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• 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 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 Mission Stations Circular - confirming that all measures regarding slaves adopted by G.S. Mackenzie have been followed. Advises that any further runaway slaves be arrested & sent to LiWali. Warns of imminent inspection of all stations.
• 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 Statistics on runaway slaves and 2 enclosures regarding - granting freedom papers