Seven days' journey. There we met its merciful governor, Yusuf Bey Hassan Kurd, who was... ...upon his arrival in Khartoum and Azizi. We saw what it had reached at that time of progress and civilization, by God's grace. We learned that its inhabitants, from the Shilluk, Nuer, and Dinka slaves, were safe and content. After we convinced Gordon to continue the journey to the station (Sapt), which is located on the banks of the Sapt River, which comes from the land of Misha. This station is distant from Fashoda a steamship journey of an hour. It is the first station south of the Equator. When we pitched our tents there, where the missionaries had preceded us, Gordon decided to lay the first stone of the foundation of his work. When night fell and day came, I arrived in Khartoum in March and received from His Excellency Ayyub Pasha, Governor of Sudan, much honor and kindness worthy of mention. He did everything in his power to assist me. His care for the soldiers deserves praise, as I admired their condition, their quarters, their hospital, and their organization. Likewise, his care for the school and its affairs. I witnessed this school and found in it about two hundred students. I saw that they were cared for and educated in the best way. It pleased me to send to His Highness the Khedive a sample of their handwriting. The aforementioned governor must have sent to His Highness the Khedive the good news of the opening of the bay of Kundo Koro, which greatly pleased me, knowing that His Highness considers it an important matter, and it is indeed the key to the location. I hope soon to head to Kundo Koro, as all the necessary travel provisions have been obtained through the efforts of the aforementioned Bey. Thanks to him for that. I cannot now embark on the large steamer anchored, as I must see the lake before I can judge it. I intend to take with me men to build sailing ships upon arrival at Tebo. It seems to me that with effort and care, we will be able to overcome the waterfalls. I request that you issue an order from His Highness the Khedive to the aforementioned governor upon the completion of the ships, to transport them to the lake. I must stay in Kundo Koro and delay further travel, as the governor has made great efforts to open the way. My greatest joy will be to be the first to arrive there.