Has found wild grapes in the bush and try to make vinegar from it (described at length). Has planted European wine which they got from Christiansborg. Mr. Young in London sent them some seeds, but much of it was spoiled. He forgot lettuces.
The Governor’s hostility continues. He is also behind much of the Akwapim troubles. The matter of Akwapim will be decided in Europe - he guesses it will become British. They expect Governor Maclean back soon. Asked Lutterodt for advise about a…
The fruit juice (Raspberry syrop) was very handy for the sickness of Stanger and on journeys. The map of the Gold Coast printed in the mission periodical 1827 is wrong for Akwapim (follow exacter distances). Please supply with wine: types and prices…
Accepts news that king has sent a prescript against Riis permitting the Governor to send Riis home any time, as the will of God: Let his will be done-and his kingdom come (pp 1-2). News of the sicknees and death of Stanger (movingly told assurance to…
Feels honored by the letter of the Inspector and will continue to show kindness to the missionaries. The unfortunate palaver with the governor originates in hostile feeling of the Governor, Riis is innocent.
Thanks for the sending of one big box and 11 small boxes. The shoes are too small, the other things all right. The fruit juice again has been spilled partially; please use stronger bottles. Money spent in Christiansborg last year: 433 rigsdaler…
Thanks for letter, especially all the document concerning the case Governor contra Riis. The accusation of the Governor against him revealing. He uses Christian language in it, but in his life out here he lives like a pagan and despises the word of…
Requirements: Need brass sheets, thin ones, since last ones used for the making of lamps burning palmoil (had experimented till a system was found out). Wire etc.
Political situation in Akwapim: Riis saves Danish soldiers from the Akropong people and makes peace for a moment between the Larteh and Akwapim people (p 2). Akropong is gradually depopulated. A family, which haoped that their son would succeed Ado…
Longing for news in the palaver of Mörck. But living quietly. Boy born to Riis on 8th May. Daughter seriously ill. About the seed: what has grown up and what not. Send seed for apple and pear tree, also for walnuts, may be that they will do well.
The fence round the compound now finished. Hope, that in future more time to learn the language. Letter from Christiansborg prohibiting the missionaries to bless marriages etc., otherwise they will sent back.
Sad news of the death of Mürdter 4th November 1838. Also the death of his daughter Anna 21st October 1838. Mrs. Riis was seriously sick but has recovered. Also the little boy Christian is well.
About the journey to Akwamu. See: Missionsmagazin 1839 pp 455-476 and the details about the death of his daughter and Mürdter. Riis himself felt very sick after the loss of Mürdter and daughter. But he has recovered. Mürdter wanted to leave the…
What is to happen to the personal property of Mürdter (A few pieces of Gold, a silver spoon and books)? Arrangements for the sending of the personal belongings of Stanger have been made. Wrote a check for £ 2oo on Mr. Young in London. The provisions…
His wife has at last recovered. He finds it difficult to that the saviour for his benefits when he thinks on the death of Mürdter. He hoped that new brethren would be on the Danish ship which arrived, but in vain. He does not know what the committee…
Rev. Törsleff must be behind the resolution, that they cannot celebrate any marriages. He even maintains that they are not allowed to ma take the Lord's supper! If this should really be forced, they will have to remove from Danish territory. Törsleff…
Sad at the news received indirectly that Inspector Blumhardt has died. Has had no letters from the home board for 9 months. Journey to Akim: See Missionsmagazin 1840, pp 93-112. Troubles in Akwapim
Still no letters from home. Civil war with bloodshed in Adum. Sent messengers to Akropong, that the missionary was guilty, that he could not come to Akropong. Riis in order to remove all suspicion, has gone to Ussu for a few weeks. The reason for the…
Glad that Hoffmann is appointed. Sad that Büchelen died. Cannot find the courage to ask for more brethren: 1) Because of the letters imposed on the mission by the Danish Government. 2)Because of the troubles in Akwapim. Glad that invited to come on…
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