LAST MISSION TO AFRICA. 
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noon, when we crossed it near Kootakunda. Swam the 
asses over ; and the soldiers, with the assistance of the Ne- 
groes, waded over with the bundles on their heads. Halted 
on the south side of the creek, and cooked our dinners. 
At four o'clock set forwards, passed Kootakunda, and 
called at the villaj^e of Mad in a to pay my respects to Sla- 
tee Bree. Gave him a note on Mr. Ainsley for one jug of 
liquor. Halted at Tabajang, a village almost deserted ; 
having been plundered in the course of the season by the 
King of Jamberoo, in conjunction with the King of 
Woolli. Our guide's mother lives here ; and as I found 
that we could not possibly proceed in our present state, I 
determined either to purchase more asses, or abandon 
some of the rice. 
May 8th. — Purchased two asses for ten bars of amber 
and ten of coral each. Covered the India bafts with skins, 
to prevent them from being damaged by the rain. Two 
of the soldiers afflicted with the dysentery. 
May 9th — The King of Jamberoo's son came to pay 
his respects to me. Jamberoo lies along the north side of 
the Wallia Creek, and extends a long way to the north- 
ward. The people are JalofFs, but most of them speak 
Mandingo. Presented him with some amber. Bought, 
five asses and covered all the gunpowder with skins, 
except what was for our use on the road. 
