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…
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.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
About the annual account for 1833 - March 1834. Sad, that so much was spent - but better to maintain health. About the kindness of high commissioner for war Richter, whose children Riis teaches privately together with the Governors daughters. Even…
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…
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…
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
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