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bell, who had again proceeded to Sierra Leone,

on matters connected with the service, joined us

at Kakundy, where the whole of the men, ani-

mals, and baggage were landed. We encamped

on an elevated piece of ground, cleared for the

purpose, and overlooking the factory. There

sickness soon began to prevail amongst the Eu-

ropeans, few of whom escaped without one or

two attacks of fever, and, such was their weak

state, that, on the 24th of December, it was

thought expedient to remove them about four

miles east of Kakundy, to Robugga, a factory

belonging to a Mr. Bateman, who politely gave

up his house for their accommodation. On

that day Major Peddiewas attacked with violent

fever, from which he experienced little relief

until the morning of the 1st of January, 18 17, when, thinking himself better, he left his bed,

but was soon obliged to resume it, and in a few

hours breathed his last.

This was a sad commencement of the new

year, and the melancholy event cast a heavy

gloom on the minds of every individual connect-

ed with the expedition. It made so deep an

impression on some, that it was with much diffi-

culty they could be prevailed on not to abandon

the enterprise. Never was a man more sincerely

beloved, nor more truly regretted by all who knew him. His remains were deposited, amidst