LIFE OF MUNGO PARK. xxxix 
Memoir delivered % Mungo Park, Esq. to Lord Camden, 
on the 4th of October, 1804. 
" A particular account — 1st. of the objects to which Mr, 
Park's attention will be chiefly directed in his journey to 
the Interior of Africa : 2dly. of the means necessary for 
accomplishing that journey ; and 3dly. of the manner in 
which he proposes to carry the plans of Government into 
execution. 
i' The objects which Mr. Park would constantly keep 
in view are, the extension of British Commerce, and the 
enlargement of our Geographical Knoivledge. 
*' In directing his enquiries with respect to commerce, 
he would propose to himself the following subjects as wor- 
thy of particular investigation. 
1st. The route by which merchandize could be most 
easily transported to the Niger. This would be accom- 
plished by attending to the nature of the country, whether 
wooded or open, having water or not, being abundant in 
provisions, or otherwise, and whether capable of furnishing 
the necessary beasts of burden. 
" 2dly. The safety or danger of that route. This, by 
considering the general character of the natives, their go- 
vernment, &c. ; the jealousies that European merchants 
would be likely to excite, and the guard that would be 
necessary for the protection of the caravan. 
" 3dly. The return of merchandize. This by making out 
lists of such articles as are produced in each district, and 
of such as are imported from the neighbouring kingdoms. 
