The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805 by Mungo Park
page 46 of 298 (15%)
page 46 of 298 (15%)
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"Articles necessary for equipping the asses.
"100 Strong sacking bags. 50 Canvass saddles. Girths, buckles, halters. 6 Saddles and bridles for horses. "Articles necessary for building and rigging two boats on the Niger of the following dimensions, viz. "40 Feet keel--8 feet beam, to draw 2-1/2 feet water. Carpenters tools, including hatchets and long saws. Iron work and nails. Pitch and oakum. Cordage rigging, and sails. 2 Boat compasses. 2 Spying-glasses for day or night. 2 Small union flags. 6 Dark lanterns. 2 Tons of Carolina rice. Cooking utensils. Medicines and instruments. "List of Merchandize for purchasing provisions and making the necessary presents to the Kings of Woolli, Bondou, Kajaaga, Fooladoo, Bambarra, and the Kings of the Interior. "Best blue India bafts, 150 yards White ditto, 50 yards Scarlet cloth, 200 yards |
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