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they will be recovered. The servant has undergone the most 
rigorous examination 5 he is firm and consistent in all 
his answers ; and 1 regret to say that there is great reason 
to suppose that this enterprising traveller fell a victim to 
the traitorous and barbarous Bello, who behaved so scan- 
dalously to Captain Clapperton. 
I therefore hope from your justice, as a man de- 
voted to the sciences, and particularly to geography, and as 
President of the Central Committee, that you will give the 
same publicity to this communication as has been given to 
the fortunate result of the meritorious enterprise of M. 
Caillie. 
I have the honour to be, 
Sir, 
Your very obedient servant, 
John Barrow. 
Extract from the Answer o/M. Jomard to Mr. Barrow. 
Paris, 31 October, 1828. 
Sir, 
Although a stranger to the letter which forms the 
subject of your appeal, I should never consent to partici- 
pate, even indirectly, in an assertion contrary to truth, or 
