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Scott went up a hill near the town, and had a fine view of it. The course is from the South-East, till it reaches the hills near Badoo; it then turns towards the South. It is called Ba Deema, or the river which is always a river, i.e. it never dries. The distance between Badoo and Laby in Foota Jalla is five days travel. Purchased two asses. May 30th. Left Tambacunda, and entered the woods.
Mansafara Attacked by wolves Enter the Tenda Wilderness Ruins and Plain of Doofroo Attacked by a swarm of bees Astronomical Observations Arrival at Sibikillin Shea trees Badoo; presents made to the King Tambacunda Ba Deema River Tabba Gee Mambari Julifunda; unfriendly conduct of its Chief; and presents sent to him and the King Visit from the latter Reach Eercella Baniserile Celebrate His Majesty's birthday Mode of fluxing iron Madina Falema river Satadoo Sickness and death of the Carpenter Arrival at Shrondo; commencement of the rainy season; and alarming sickness amongst the soldiers Gold mines; process for procuring the gold Dindikoo; gold pits Cultivation Arrival at Fankia.
About eleven o'clock arrived at Badoo, a small town consisting of about three hundred huts. A little north of this is another town, called likewise Badoo; but they distinguish them by the names of Sansanding and Sansanba. The Slatee or governor of each of these towns exacts customs to a great amount from all coffles, and if refused, they join together and plunder them.
The inhabitants of Miniana eat their enemies, and strangers, if they die in the country. They eat the flesh of horses; but such is their veneration for the cow that she is never killed; when she dies, they eat the flesh. Miniana is hilly; all the grains are cultivated the same as in Bambarra. Route from Sego to Badoo. From Sego in one day.
At Badoo, near Sibikillin 14 56 Near the Bafing 16 30 At Marraboo on the Niger 16 36 At Yamina 17 11 At Sansanding 17 40
These letters were addressed to Sir Joseph Banks and Mrs. Park; and are as follows. To Sir Joseph Banks. Badoo, near Tambacunda, May 28th, 1805. "A Slatee is going from this place in a few hours for the Gambia, and I have hired him to stop his asses till I write a few lines.
The effects of the season had already become apparent; two of the soldiers having fallen ill of the dysentery on the 8th. On the 15th he arrived on the banks of the Gambia; and about this time lost one of his soldiers, by an epilepsy. On the 28th of May, Park arrived at Badoo, where he mentions having had an opportunity of sending two letters to England by way of the Gambia.
This day one of our guide's people went away to purchase slaves at Laby in Foota Jalla, distant three long days travel. The people here assured me it was only three days travel from Badoo to Laby. Had a squall with thunder and rain during the night. Observed mer. alt. of 0 161 8' latitude 13 35'.
You must excuse this hasty scrawl, as it is only meant to let you know that I am still alive and going forward in my journey. Please to let Mrs. Dickson know that I am well." To Mrs. Park, Badoo, 29th May, 1805. "I am happy to inform you that we are half through our journey without the smallest accident or unpleasant circumstance.
Alt. 163 17 0 81 38 30 0 16 0 81 54 30 Z.D. 8 5 30 D. 21 37 30 Latitude 13 32 0 May 29th. In the forenoon had an opportunity of sending two letters home to England, via Gambia. In the evening left Badoo, and went to Tambacunda, about four miles east of Badoo. The river Gambia is only four miles distant, South of Badoo. Mr. Anderson and Mr.
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