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fuel, it became necessary to have recourse to wood ; the 
‘ Wilberforce’ and ‘ Soudan ’ were therefore sent over to 
the right-bank, where the Krumen were landed for the 
purpose of felling such trees as they know are suitable 
for the purpose. 
Commanders William and Bird Allen, and Mr. 
Cook, remained with Captain Trotter on board the 
‘ Albert’ at the anchorage off Iddah, in order to open 
the negociations with the King for the attainment 
of the objects of our mission. As a preliminary step, 
and with the view of ascertaining the feelings and 
disposition of the Attah, or King of Iddah, towards 
the Expedition, Dr. McWilliam, Mr. Schon, Brown, and 
an interpreter, were deputed to proceed on shore, 
with a present and a friendly message. As they 
passed along to the town, the natives frequently 
came out of their huts, uttering the usual congratu- 
lations of the country, “ Sinuh, God protect you,” 
or “ health,” while, at the same time, they prostrated 
themselves, touching alternately the earth and forehead 
with the fore-finger of the right hand. After a short 
walk, the deputation reached the residence of Okana, 
one of the sons of the late chief, Abokko ; it consisted 
of a series of circular huts, very dark and close, with 
oval apertures, so small as to render ingress somewhat 
difficult. Okana being absent, they went to the hut of 
Apigo, favourite son of the late chief. He was 
employed in a way very agreeable to these people — 
