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blacks who were shipped in England, on the supposition 
that they would enjoy an immunity from the fatal 
effects which the climate has upon European consti- 
tutions. 
It was very tantalizing to be so near our rendezvous 
and resources — for we could almost see Cape Coast 
Castle — without being able to move, as it continued 
calm ; a boat, however, was sent to communicate with 
Captain Trotter, and apprize him of our position. 
July 24 . — Last night Henry Halbert breathed his 
last. He was a Mulatto, born at Falmouth, and had 
not served much within the tropics. Soon after the 
laborious work of wooding at Grand Bassa, he was seized 
with fever, which though severe at first, admitted some 
hope of recovery, as his mouth was affected by the mer- 
curial remedies. On the 21st, however, the ptyalism 
suddenly ceased, and the case went rapidly on to a fatal 
termination. His remains and those of Wright, were 
consigned to the deep, after the usual solemn funeral 
service, which was most devoutly attended by all the 
crew. We weighed at 6.30. a.m. and with a light air 
stood towards our port. 
About noon we observed the ‘ Soudan’ steaming 
towards us, she took us in tow, having been despatched 
by Captain Trotter for that purpose immediately he 
became acquainted with our difficulties, ^^e arrived 
in the afternoon at Cape Coast Castle, where we found 
all our little squadron assembled. 
Although the rollers were here also very heavy, we 
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