Gives news of their journey from Ussu to Akropong. Satisfaction, that outwardly a good beginning is made at Akropong, and that they have all they need in the house there. Sad that real missionary work is not yet possible - no occasion to learn…
Comments why the expenses of last year have run so high: Bought from a ship provisions from Denmark for two years, which are needed for the health of the brethren. He himself could live in a simpler way, but the life of the newly arrived missionaries…
Two letters from Stanger and Mürdter to Büchelen. Needs of the missionaries: The mission should give the clothes to be made to a better tailor - a good hat is needed etc. (Interesting for the clothes worn at that time by Europeans)
Matters have changed to his advantage. The Governor has permitted him to return to Akwapim. Translation of the request of Riis to the Governor and council to be allowed to go back and the answer from 11th May: Not allowed, troubles in Akwapim make it…
He is still kept back in Ussu and not allowed to return to his home. In Akropong, the Governor threatens to send soldiers to fetch him an imprison him in the castle at Christiansborg if he should set foot on the soil of Akropong. He is a man who…
News about new troubles with the Governor. The Committee had taken steps with the king because Riis had written that he had been detained. This letter was sent to the Governor for investigation and Riis appeared before the council. Palaver with the…
Report of the journey to the Gold Coast. Visit to Cape Coast and friendly reception by the Methodist missionary Rickle (?) there. Sickness of Mürdter: Ulcer on the arm and fever. Kindness of Governor not accepted.
Reasons, why he had not written what the newly coming brethren would need. He himself has often difficulties with socks and had to darn them himself at Akropong - a good training for his patience. It would be good if the missionaries were not so…
Has received letter from Basel with the lifestory of the bride sent to him - the girl seems young, but he is convinced, that the Lord sends her to him. Gives extracts from his diary. See Missionsmagazin 1837, pp 550-561
The governor has ordered him to come here - he thus wants to deprive the Akwapims of their support in their disputes with him. He finds no consolation in the company of his country people, since their moral life is bad. He has been prohibited to…
Thanks for a long letter from the inspector. About Frederic Davunnah: He is not doing well-employed for a time in school, but dismissed as unsuitable. Sergeant on the fort, small salary, which does not suffice for his need. Sold a golden watch and…
All historical documents and images (including titles) on www.bmarchives.org are provided solely for the purpose of information about historical processes and events. They are presented unchanged and are intended to be used for research purposes only. They reflect the norms and attitudes of their time and may be found offensive. They are in no way an expression of the convictions and attitudes of Mission 21 and the Basel Mission in the present. The transparent and scientific reappraisal of mission history is an important concern of Mission 21 and the Basel Mission.