Krapf, Reference for Ruufoo

Introduction

The estate of the founder of the Pilgrim Mission St. Chrischona, Spittler, contains Krapf’s reference for the still unbaptised Ruufoo.

English translation

German excerpt published by Smidt

Source: Smidt, Schwarze Missionare, p. 503-05
[based on Krapf’s manuscript in Staatsarchiv
Kanton Basel-Stadt; Ref.-Code PA 653a, B. 9.1]

Note

Krapf’s reference for Rufo was enclosed with Krapf’s letter to Spittler’s assistant Ludwig Jäger dated March 19, 1867.

  • The letter’s Ref.-Code is PA 653a, XXXII. 12
    [Briefe an J.L. Jäger, Absender mit Buchstaben K]

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