Madagascar records of the U.S.P.G., 1866-1900 (inclusive) [microform].

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Madagascar records of the U.S.P.G., 1866-1900 (inclusive) [microform].

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The collection consists of letters from Madagascar and also includes letters from Mauritius and the Seychelles. Some letters refer to customs of the islands and events among the Hova, Betimisiraka and Sakalava people. The political background is also reflected, including the death of Rasata and the accession of Queen Ranavalona II in 1868. The Society's first two missionaries were stationed at Tamatave and Foule Point, but later were also at the capital, Antananarivo.

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Yake University Divinity School Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6768108

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