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the Sichuana or Bichuana territory to the back of that settle- 

 ment, where they heard of our unfortunate countrymen, but 

 were unable to effect a communication with them. 



In giving an account of this Expedition, I shall make ex- 

 tracts from the Journal kept by one of the Traders, and com- 

 mence at the well-known and fixed point Campbell's Dorp, in 

 the Griqua country ; referring for farther explanation to the 

 sketch which I have had the honor to lay upon your table. 



June 16, 1829. Travelled N.W. 50 miles, to Daniel's 

 Kuyl. 



23. Travelled N.E. 60 miles, to Bootschap, on the Hart 

 River, a Missionary station for the Griquas ; the country is 

 covered with low bush, growing on limestone ; between Da- 

 niel's Kuyl and Bootschap, is a fine fountain, which they had 

 nearly missed, the Bushmen having, as is their practice, 

 closed it up in order to direct the game to other resorts ; it 

 was, however, easily opened, and a copious supply of water 

 was found. 



July 3. Travelled N.E. 30 miles, to Kriegar's fountain. 

 6. Ditto N.E. 25 miles, to Hart River. This Rives- 

 is only a succession of pools, and joins the Ky-Gariep or 

 Yellow River. 



7. Travelled N. 15 miles, along the Draay Hart River, a 

 branch of the Hart. 



8. Travelled N. 15 miles, to Maraben, a fountain. 



N. 10 miles, to Monaqua River; at this place several Batlo- 

 pee Bichuanas were waiting for game, their only dependence. 

 Enormous flats stretch out on every side; the soil is red, and 

 sandy, and the country begins to improve in appearance. 



9. Travelled N. 12 miles, to Patti fountain; spring good, 

 and equal in all seasons: Jan Bloem, and a party of Corannas, 

 reside here. 



11. Travelled N.E. 27 miles; no water. 



12. Ditto N.E. 5 miles, to Chue, a small salt-pan. A 

 party of Bichuanas constantly reside here ; they have so ac- 

 customed the wild dogs (Hyena Venatica,) to hunt with them, 

 as to be always sure of food from the labours of these animals. 



July 15. Travelled N.E. 20 miles, to Seechekoolie River, 

 a periodical stream ; rhinoceroses and cameleopards numerous : 

 country improving ; fine pasturage; mimosa plentiful." This 

 is the Morolong country. 



18. Travelled E. 20 miles, to Mockluratzie, a periodical 

 stream. 



20. Travelled E. 10 miles, Monooqua, a periodical river. 



21. Ditto E. 10 miles, to Mooritsaana River. 



Ditto N.E. 14 miles, to Settaparana River; a chain of 

 pools. 



22. Ditto N.E. 9 miles, to Seutlemassari, a small river. 



23. Ditto N.E. 15 miles, to Mala Moloppo, or Mala 



