"Kyebi. The expedition ready to march into Asante, July 1900 (see explanation on the rear of the photograph). "According to Rev. O. Ladrach, ex-chaplain of H.M. troops, on 22. Jan. 1947, this photograph was taken in July 1900 in front of the Basel Mission chapel in Kyebi. The photographer...." Kyebi / Vor dem Abmarsch der Expedition nach Asante, Juli 1900 (s/Erklärung a/ Rückseite)." - "Mitteilung von Pfr. O. Lädrach, Ex-chaplain of H.M. troops. (22.1.1947) Anno 1900 im Juli wurde diese Photo in Kyebi vor der Kapelle der Basler Mission aufgenommen, von einem
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Note: "...Eingeborenen. .. Political Officer Hull ... Rev. O. Lädrach ... eingeborener Zahlmeister-clerk... Captain Benson... Die Truppen sind a) Volunteers of Accra, b) einige Haussa-Soldaten." (Cf. vollst. Text). Note translation: " ... was a native. ... Political Officer Hull, Rev. O. Lädrach ... African Paymaster-Clerk ... Captain Benson ... The troops were (a) volunteers from Accra and (b) some few Hausa soldiers." (Refer to the complete text for further information.)
Basel Mission Trading Company (firm) Benson, C. C. (Mr) Hull (Mr) Lädrach, Otto (Mr) Church Clerk m Colonial troops Group Military expedition Officer (gov.) m Officer (mil.) m Pastor m
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