"Extracts from a Letter by Riis, Akropong"
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"Extracts from a Letter by Riis, Akropong"
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The effect of the Owusu Akyem tragedy. Work at Akropong: They lost sleep and appetite. Africans from the town consolated them "the Lord will change it for the best". Ussu servants all but 8 run away. Difficulty to get carriers. 7 Ussu carriers threatened at Akropong and bought free by Riis for 64 rigsdalers.
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31.01.1845
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31.01.1845
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3 pages
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D-01.02.(1845),06
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Reference: BMA D-01.02.(1845),06
Title: "Extracts from a Letter by Riis, Akropong"
Creator: unknown
Date: 31.01.1845
“Extracts from a Letter by Riis, Akropong,” BMArchives, accessed April 21, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/100224504.
Title: "Extracts from a Letter by Riis, Akropong"
Creator: unknown
Date: 31.01.1845
“Extracts from a Letter by Riis, Akropong,” BMArchives, accessed April 21, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/100224504.
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