BROTHERS OP SAKKATOU. 
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The following are the names of the brothers of 
the Sultan of Sakkatou, obtained from my Fellatah 
informant of Gurai. A difference of pronunciation 
will be observed in the Arab names, as they are 
transmitted through the Fellatah language. Aliu 
(for Ali), name of the Sultan himself and one of 
his brothers ; Mallaidi ; Amadu (Ahmed), Omeru 
(Omer,two of this name),Mahammedu(Mahammed), 
Mogari ; Amadu Bedai ; Alhattu ; Moho ; Isa (two 
of this name); Amadu el-Fai; Musa; Abd-el-Kaderi, 
and Abd-el-Walli. These are the names of all the 
brothers which he has heard. The first minister is 
called Galladima. The Kadi is El-Hali el-Haj ; 
Inna is the generalissimo ; Mohammed Wuddeg- 
gen, Muddebri Ali, Bu Beker, Manuri, and Gu- 
dundi, are names of other grandees and generals. 
The horse-dealer speaks of them with great fami- 
liarity, for he sells to them all. His own country 
is called Kabi, situated to the southwest of Sak- 
katou. He gave me the particulars of the route. # 
2\st. — This morning the weather was cool, the 
thermometer standing at 56°, with a fresh wind. 
We had a visit early from the Kadi. I asked him 
why he did not plant date-trees in the fine valley 
under the village. He replied, " From whence 
shall I procure them?" I answered, " From Tun- 
gari (a place west, three days distant). At this he 
looked very stupid. These Minyo negroes have no 
idea of improving their condition. His reply may 
serve for all the country hereabouts. 
* See Appendix. 
