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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)CMS/B/OMS/C A1 E7A/17
TitleLetter from Wilhelm to Pratt [2nd page missing]: 6 January 1818: Canoffee
Extent1 doc.
Date1818
DescriptionThe renewed slave trade continues briskly. His house was burnt down but he plans to rebuild. His infant son died on 12 Nov from "a jaundice", and he is very despondent. When his health recovers he will go to preach in the nearby towns.
He advises Simeon Wilhelm to prepare himself well for the problems of returning to his native land. Jacob Renner progresses well. He gives a description of the ceremonies of the [? night simoos].
Access StatusOpen
Physical DescriptionE5-8: The numbers are all original numbers with minor amendments.
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