G.S. Mackenzie to Sec. IBEA Co.Visits caravan camp beyond Rabai. Proposes to buy land here - possibility as plantation. Plans road between Rabai and Gulugulu. Possibility of damming 2 streams - good grazing land. Pigott making track through bush for mule and camel. Has ordered number of these animals from Aden. More economical than porters. Fixed site of permanent station - will afford protection to natives from Masai raids. Good trading possibilities. News of caravan - encloses letters from members. Bought "Kilwa". Survey of Mombasa Harbour progressing. Lease of C.M. Society's town house. Copies of indents sent and plan of Mombasa Custom House. Urgency of sending copper coinage. Importance of arming expedition members. Satisfied with progress and with trading possibilities. Details of coded telegram from G.S.Mackenzie to Co. Need for sappers to be brought in quietly. Government should adopt policy of armed neutrality in matter of rumoured blockade to prevent importing arms and to suppress slavery.

Order number:	PP MS 1, Box 63
Date(s) of creation:	14 Nov 1888
Level:	Item
Format:	Archive