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• Capt. Pullen? Enclosed with above. Discussion of G.S. Mackenzie's letter dated 27 Oct 1888. Re - stating boundary line defined in 1886.
• G.S. Mackenzie to Tiede Sultan of Witu (German Territory) willing to sign treaty concerning levying of taxes. Surveying ship "Stork" has established that Beleso Canal is in Sultan of Zanzibar's territory. Wishes English mails to continue being sent to consulate & regrets Tiede passed previous instructions on too late.
• Capt. Pullen Notes & proceedings on survey trip. Meeting with the Akida at Kipini. Description of Kau. Difficulty of navigating Osi canal. Observed canoes paying duty to Sultan of Witu at Tana entrance. Describing trip to Tana mouth. Return, after taking bearings, via Kau & Kipini.