April 14, 1856.] TROTTER. ' 57 



" Notwithstanding all the sufferings which he }»ad undergone in the 

 earlier part of his journey, Dr. Livingston, I am rejoiced to say, in- 

 forms me that, on the date of his letter, he was, through the merciful 

 providence of God, in as good health as he ever enjoyed in his life, 

 adding, * You will be pleased to learn that my men are all in high 

 spirits, and quite prepared for another trip, although, as we have had to 

 sell almost everything for food, they have but little to show after their 

 long absence from home.' " 



3. Letter from Commodore Trotter to the Secretary of the Admu 

 ralty, on the Result of Inquiries made at Quilimane respecting 

 Dr. Livingston. 



Communicated by the Admiralty. 



" In reference to your letter of the 5th March last. No. 25, conveying 

 to me their Lordships* directions to order the commanding officers of 

 any cruisers, in the Mozambique Channel, to make inquiries at Quili- 

 mane respecting the Rev. Dr. Livingston, who was expected at that 

 place in November last from across the continent of Africa, I request 

 you will inform their Lordships that H. M. S. ' Frolic,' during her late 

 cruise in the Mozambique, called twice at Quilimane, in October and 

 December, but that Commander Nollotli was not successful in obtaining 

 intelligence of this enterprising traveller. 



" H. M. Brigantine ' Dart' (tender to ' Castor'), under the com- 

 mand of Mr. James P. M'Clune, second master, now on the eve of 

 departure from this port for the Mozambique, is ordered to proceed to 

 Quilimane, to afford the Rev. Dr. Livingston all the assistance he 

 may require, should he have reached that place ; but in the event of his 

 not having arrived, the ' Dart ' is to cruise for tiie suppression of the 

 slave trade and the protection of commerce, the Commander leaving a 

 letter for Dr. Livingston, stating when he will be back, and taking care 

 not to be absent from Quilimane more than three weeks at any one time. 



" Dr. Livingston is to be offered a passage to the Cape of Good 

 Hope in the ' Dart ' if he wishes it. 



" Commander Nolloth, of H. M. S. * Frolic,' reports that his Excel- 

 lency the Governor of Quilimane has caused every arrangement to be 

 made to ensure the comfort of Dr. Livingston and his safe arrival on 

 the coast, whenever he may place his foot within the Portuguese ter- 

 ritory." 



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