| Description | An incomplete sequence of letters originally numbered 1-[156], primarily comprising letters to the [General] Secretary. Much in reply to the Society's earliest steps to circulate information, recruit supporters, search for suitable missionaries and develop work overseas; includes letters from prospective candidates, correspondence regarding recruiting missionaries from overseas most notably through Reverend John Jaenicke's seminary, Berlin, and the preparation and sailing of Renner and Hartwig, the Society's first two missionaries. With a few copies of outgoing correspondence including letters from Josiah Pratt to Jaenicke. |