"Strömberg to Basel"

Asks for an increase of their personal allowance in Akim from £65 to £68, and for a 10% increase in the general sums paid to them. Reasons - the higher cost of food and the lower value of gold, and the fact that in using gold dust for small sums (down to 1 1/2 d) there is bound to be loss. Prices he offers in support of the former point: A lamb costs 4/- in Akwapim, 4 / 6 in Akim, A hen 9d and 1 / 1 1/2 d 36 eggs 3/- and 3 / 4 ½ d. They would like half their allowances paid in silver to avoid the problems following the use of gold dust. Politically - there are rumours that Agyeman is on the Abuakwa border, and there is earnest talk of a renewal of the war. Mission work - they preach 4-5 times a week, and have regular morning and evening prayers. He has made journeys to 4 neighbouring villages. School is held regularly, and the Kukurantumi chief, whom Strömberg says in moral terms is the best chief he has met in Africa has sent three boys to the school, to see how they do - the singing pleases him very much. Baptism instructions goes ahead regularly. In an appendix (No 21a) Strömberg writes that he is able to work every other day.

28.09.1860

28.09.1860

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