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north, having been carried somewhat down the stream by the 

 current. The bank is about five feet high ; it is formed of 

 alluvial soil, and is well wooded. The current presses upon the 

 western bank, as is made evident by the existence of numerous 

 islands on the eastern side, which is not exposed to the de- 

 structive action of floods. The chain of hills which runs 

 along the eastern side of the river from Muggi is here called 

 Kuitu, and is only separated from the river by a narrow strip 

 of land. 



territory I passed through, although partly traversed by other travellers, has been 

 but very inadequately explored, and still more imperfectly described, so that fresh 

 information is desirable." 



" I should certainly have piished on from Fadibek eastwards, where a terra in- 

 cognita awaits the traveller, if it had not been for limited time and numerous 

 administrative duties elsewhere. As it was, I had to be satisfied with what 

 came under my notice in the districts nearer my headquarters, and I can only 

 claim the indulgence of the Society for the insignificance of the gift I offer it. I 

 was unable to map out any routes, owing to a severe wound, which rendered my 

 journey from Fatiko to this place very trying, especially as no riding animals were 

 at my command. In what direction I shall next direct my steps I cannot at pre- 

 sent decide. Should I find it possible to go by land from here through Lubari and 

 Kalika to Makralal, I shall certainly do so, but if not, I may probably go through 

 Lado straight to Monbuttu, and from there open up a route to the lake. As the 

 result of my journey, I have some fresh supplies of ivory ready to be sent off, 

 besides which, contracts have been made with the southern chiefs for further sup- 

 plies, and so I hope that the Government will be satisfied. I have received a 

 friendly invitation from Chief Mbio, who has been considered unapproachable for 

 the last eighteen years, and I intend to avail myself of it, for the wealth of this 

 Nyam-Nyam ruler in ivory has become almost proverbial, and I have always 

 had at heart the opening up of friendly communications with the native chiefs. 

 My men are at present engaged in the erection of a new station at Logo, 

 and Mbio's invitation reached me through them. Two new stations have been 

 erected in Latiika, and a third* is to be established in Ber. I have established a 

 station at Fadibek, with sub-stations in Agaru, Fajuli, and Fatdnga — the latter 

 is not yet erected — as well as stations in the south. We have advanced from 

 Wddelai to Okoro. So much for my year's work." 



"There are in the province about 1400 officers and soldiers, and about 200 

 irregulars." 



'As usual, I have endeavoured to collect zoological and ethnological specimens, 

 and shall venture to send to you by the next steamer all I have." 



" I am unable to communicate any fresh news from Uganda. The men last sent 

 to me by Mtesa, with presents and letters, found Mruli deserted, and fearing lest 

 their retreat should be cut off by Kabrega's people, they returned at once to 

 Ug&nda, while their letters reached me through Rionga's men. I am now ex- 

 pecting men daily from Kabrega, and, should they come, I will quickly re-establish 

 my relations with Ugdnda. The chief of Toru has offered me a free passage 

 through his territory." 



