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Rev. S. Broadbent, Maquassi, to Secretaries of Wesleyan Mission, London
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- 8 June 1823 (Creation)
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Gives extracts from his journal for period 29 October 1822 - 22 February 1823. Describes journey from Graaff Reinet to Campbell, the friendly reception he got from the Boers, the difficulties crossing the Yellow River and the degraded state of the Griquas. Goes on to describe the journey into the country of the "Bootchuanas" (Bechuana) and the savagery of the tribes.