Samson Ceasar to David S. Haseldon, 1834 February 7.

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A letter from Samson Ceasar, Monrovia, Liberia to David S. Haseldon of Buchannon, Lewis County, [West] Virginia. Ceasar notes that all landed safely in Monrovia. Most have had fever, and four have died, including the wife of the missionary Reverend Mr. Wrigt. Ceasar says that people have done better than he expected, and that many have become rich. He says that the "natives," most of whom are "Croomen" [Kru], "do most of the work for the people in this place." Samson mentions an offer from a Presbyterian family to support and educate him. The Methodist bishop has also offered to find him a station. Samson is not certain in what part of Africa he will be placed.

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ALS, 4 pp.

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