110. David Livingstone, Zambesi [Zambezi] River, to Mr J. Blanche
Thanks for the gift [a revolver for use on game]; speaks of the naval officer assigned to the expedition to assist with the navigation of the river, whom they have been obliged to let go; has become the "skipper" himself; has seen enormous herds of lephants and attempted to catch some of these anima...
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CWM/LMS/Africa/Odds/Livingstone, Box 3 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
20 Jan 1859 |
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Item |
| Format: | Archive |
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CWM/LMS/Africa/Odds/Livingstone, Box 3 |
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| Summary: |
Thanks for the gift [a revolver for use on game]; speaks of the naval officer assigned to the expedition to assist with the navigation of the river, whom they have been obliged to let go; has become the "skipper" himself; has seen enormous herds of lephants and attempted to catch some of these animals; comments on the Shire river and its depth being well adapted for navigation; reaction of local people to their presence - offer of trade goods including bananas and cotton yarn; no fever except among the Kroomen people [Krumen, Kroumen]. |
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4pp |
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Open |
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| Format: | Archive |