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
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…
Report about his work in school. Assisted by a Mulatto in the boys' school and a European lady in the girls' school, but his presence needed to maintain discipline. Confirmation of children in November. Difficulties with the Europeans: their…
Story of the series of diseases which afflicted him. Cured by an African doctor who prescribed cold ablutions and rubbing in of lime. Recovery on the Akwapim hills, where Riis went on the 24 October (page 1-3) General remarks about the beauty and…
News of the sickness and death of Jäger on Lutterodt’s plantation. The sickness and recovery of Riis himself. Has returned to Christiansborg (carried). Extract see Heidenbote 1833, p. 52 f
Happy relations to chaplain Jorgensen. He asked Riis to take service and administrate the Lord’s supper. During his sickness Riis looked after his congregation and helped him with medical advise from his experience. Rev. Greaves in Accra sick, also…
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