480 Botanical Journey to West African Coast. 



To the generosity of Capt. Thomson of the " Buccaneer," 

 as well as of Messrs Little, Lever, and Stanton — the 

 ofiBcers — I owe much, for much kindly co-operation and 

 facilities for w^ork, and to them my warmest thanks are 

 freely tendered. In making some of my collections I was 

 accompanied by Mr Lawler, an excellent member of the 

 Cable Staif, who on several occasions rendered very effi- 

 cient aid in my work, and to him, accordingly, I would 

 now express my gratitude. 



