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Three letters written by Marion Webster during her time as a missionary in Angola for the Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola. Her letters detail the history and geography of Angola, as well as activities undertaken by her. Also includes 5 envelopes from Marion Webster that do not correspondence with the letters.

One letter from Marion Webster addressed to Lucy Haist. The letter recounts Marion and her companion's travel from Benguela, Angola to Bailundu Angola by foot. Marion and other missionaries were carried part of the way by Angolans using a Tipoya, a form of sedan chair. In her letter she mentions hearing hippos and monkeys, and meeting other caravans taking enslaved people to the coast to be sold. She also discusses Angolans trading with the Dutch and what the Dutch give them for various goods.

One letter from Marion Webster addressed to Lucy Haist. The letter recounts the development of schools in the area with which she has been involved, fruits and vegetables that they grow and eat. She also discusses ongoing fighting between the Portuguese and the local people, including a blockade after the death of a king, and fighting with the Barotze people ultimately leading to the surrender of their Chief Dunduma.

Five envelopes addressed to Mrs. A.Y. Haist [Lucy] from Marion Webster.

One letter from Marion Webster addressed to Lucy Haist. The letter recounts primarily the fact that there are several uprisings going on throughout the country and that villages nearby are being evacuated, with many people staying at the mission.