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A1 - West Africa (Sierra Leone) Mission - 1803-1934
C E - Early correspondence - 1803-1820
5A - Early correspondence: 8 October 1816 - 15 March 1817: - 1814-1817
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Item
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)
CMS/B/OMS/C A1 E5A/61
Title
12 December 1816: Gambier [Kapparoo]: Klein to Bickersteth
Extent
1 doc.
Date
1816
Description
He is happy that they accepted this place as a settlement and given it the name of Gambier. He explains how he first fell into the habit of drinking when at Kakara and how it has dogged him ever since. He feels that he unwisely allowed Butscher to push him into giving up Kakara and he explains his subsequent removals.
Access Status
Open
Physical Description
E5-8: The numbers are all original numbers with minor amendments.
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