The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805 by Mungo Park
page 45 of 298 (15%)
page 45 of 298 (15%)
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50 Asses, to be purchased at St. Jago
6 Horses or mules, to be purchased at St. Jago. "Articles of dress, &c. for the soldiers and Negros, exclusive of their common clothing. "Each Man, 1 Musquito veil. 1 Hat with a broad brim. 2 Flannel under vests with sleeves. 2 Pair of Mosquito trowsers. 1 Pair of long leather gaiters. 1 Additional pair of shoes. 1 Great coat for sleeping, similar to what is worn by the cavalry. Knapsack and canteen for travelling. "Arms and Ammunition. 6 Rifle pieces. 8 or ten blunderbusses. "Each Man, 1 Gun and bayonet. 1 Pair of pistols, and belt. 1 Cartridge box and belt. Ball cartridges. Pistol ditto. Flints. Gunpowder. Small shot of different sizes. |
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