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not without feelings of sincere regret that we took leave of our little

circle of acquaintance. This had latterly been increased by the

arrival of Dr. Oudney and Lieutenant Clapper ton, of the navy, who

were commissioned by Government to make researches in the inte-

rior of Africa; and who were to proceed to Bornou, by way of

Morzouk, as soon as the preparations could be completed which

were necessary for so tedious a journey.