"Protocol of the Station Conference"

Asks for a grant of £1 p.a. to each of their catechist/teacher families on the grounds that salt is not only necessary for the preparation of food, but also for the purchase of food at some times, e.g. in May-June and November-December 1886. The explanation offered is that when the Akims or the Asantes in Koforidua are in conflict with the Kwahus they simply close the route to the coast and take away not only loads but also people, at which the Kwahus refuse to sell foodstuffs except against payment of salt. 1 load of salt per year is not enough for one family under these circumstances, therefore the request for £1 (carriage for two loads of salt.)

19.07.1887

19.07.1887

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