John Mackenzie papers, ca. 1858-1899 (inclusive), [microform].

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John Mackenzie papers, ca. 1858-1899 (inclusive), [microform].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122501472

The papers include official correspondence to the London Missionary Society and to the British government, private diaries, and observations on Tswana and Ndebele society, Cape politics, and missionary work.

7 reels.

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Mackenzie, John, 1835-1899

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John Mackenzie, South African missionary and diplomat, was born on August 30, 1835 in Knockando, Scotland. In 1854 he joined the London Missionary Society, which sent him to South Africa in 1858. In 1860 Mackenzie undertook a trek through Bechuanaland (present-day Botswana) via Shoshong to the Zambesi and in 1863 he visited Mzilikazi, first king of the Ndebele. From 1867 onward Mackenzie pleaded for the occupation of the Far Interior by Britain. Offered the post of Commissioner of Southern Bechu...