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Letter from the New Jerusalem in Basutoland to N.D. Pendleton, 1917-05-22

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter from the New Jerusalem in Basutoland to N.D. Pendleton in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. The Basuto Council acknowledges the Bishop’s letter of March 14th. They are happy to receive Rev. F.E. Gyllenhaal as the spiritual leader of the Church in Basutoland. Handwritten English translation attached. Also includes handwritten list of 16 Basuto Church members. Names mentioned: Frederick Gyllenhaal, Samuel Mabina Mofokeng (?), Epainetus Lekhabu Nyaredi (?), Bethnel Lsibebe Sesutha (?), David Raniwbolo Khaile (?), Robinson Samuele Motlodi (?), Zakia Ramolahloane Lipale (?), Percival Adam Mathoka (?), Aaron Nathanael Mphatse (?), Samuel David Mpitso (?), Jonas Aaron Mphatse (?), Napoleon Majara (?), Pauluse Matiea (?), Zhadak Malize (?), Pauluse Moepi (?), Philemon Khathi (?), Moshe Monykek (?)

Dates

  • 1917-05-22

Extent

From the Collection: 368.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

Sotho, Southern

Repository Details

Part of the Academy of the New Church Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 740
Bryn Athyn PA 19009 USA
267-502-2421