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FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ON 
23 Feb. 
my account with Mr. Anderson for some provisions with which I 
had been supplied, and who obhged me by taking my bill payable 
in Cape Town. 
2Srd. This being the last day of my remaining at Klaarwater, 
a number of people came about my waggons to try what could be 
obtained by begging. To some I gave a trifle ; for, my own wants, 
and the uncertainty of any supply to my stores, together with the 
belief, that if I should be in need, they would forget to be grateful 
in return, forbade my being more generous. 
I agreed with Abraham Abrams, Hendrik's brother, who re- 
sided at Groote-doorn, to take care of my oxen ; subject, however, 
to Gert's superintendence and directions, and to the condition of 
my making a deduction from the promised remuneration, in case 
any were lost, or came to accident, through any want of proper at- 
tention on his part. 
I gave the most strict injunctions to Gert and Hannah, never 
to leave my waggons unprotected, but that they should be constantly 
watched either by the one or the other. I left with them such a 
stock of tobacco and brandy, as was judged enough, at a reasonable 
rate, to last till my return ; and cautioned them to conceal their 
having so large a quantity, lest it might be all begged, or stolen 
from them. Their assurances of fidelity to my service, and promises 
of obeying my orders in every thing to their utmost, appeared so 
faithful and warm, that I felt no apprehensions at leaving all my 
property in their care ; more especially as both the waggons were 
to be stationed in a spot where every movement could be seen from 
the village and the huts of the missionaries, of whom I asked the 
favor of their now and then casting an eye that way. 
All our preparations being completed, Philip was sent to 
Groote-doorn for ten of my oxen, and to apprise Lucas and Hendrik 
that all was ready for starting early on the following morning. 
These arrived punctually at my waggons in the evening, with their 
pack-oxen, and the Bushman Nieuwveld ; whose appearance, to- 
gether with the character Lucas gave of him, made me consider 
him as a very useful addition to our number. Old Hans had en- 
