72 COMMERCE OF THE INTERIOR.

relates to their commerce, civilisation, customs geography, and language-I request as a favour that you would write me as often as possible 5 exclusive of the interest I take in all that relates to the politics and commerce of Africa, (particularly of the interior,) to hear of your own individual welfare, will give me the sincerest pleasure.

I remain, my dear Sir, Your's very sincerely, J. WILLIS. No. 67, Harley-street, London, 2d February, 1796.

We have no letters from Mr. Park, since he left the river Gambia; but we have heard from others, that he had proceeded in safety above two-thirds of the journey. We expect soon to hear of his return* If he succeeds, his fame and fortune will be worthy of envy.