Signed by all missionaries. Explains at length and in detail why the expenses were so high, and how much was saved by the kindness of many mission friends in Jamaica and the Danish Isles.
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Thanks for letter of consolation from Basel (first half first page) Long extracts from this letter were printed in Heidenbote 1833, pp 79-81 (Journey to Ningo – plan to open school on the plantations).
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…
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…
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