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…
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
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…
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.
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…
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)
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…
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…
The full account of the palaver between Riis and the governor in the light of Riis, but with full translation of the Governor’s letters and the minutes of the council and the accusations of the Governor, who tried to get witnesses that Riis had…
Very glad that the Raspberry syrup (long awaited and several times asked for) has arrived at last, but five from nine bottles were empty - find a better way of sending it (this non-alcoholic drink required for times of fever, when people very…
Everybody healthy. Birth of a daughter of Riis on 14th September. Their work: New carpenters shop and new goats stable and new boy’s quarters built - old ones collapsed in rain and were attacked by white ants. New buildings with better wood. His work…
Troubles in Akwapim: The Danish government has appointed Adum as duke. Ado Dankwa, the old duke, feared that his son would suffer. Some time ago, when a notable Larteh man died, the corpse had knocked against Ado Dankwa's son, but Ado Dankwa then had…
Glad that dried plums have at last arrived. The carrier felt unwell and did not bother to care for the further transport of his load. Glad that a few Africans have learned from him to enjoy work. Need for rags to dress wounds. Garden now in order.…
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