As was customary, His Excellency paraded before everyone, who were in formation for a ceremonial salute. They called out three times for the presence of Muhammad Effendi (Muzawwaq Pasha). Then His Excellency, along with حضرة Ali Bey, proceeded to the outpost at the castle tower in the center of the town. His Excellency stood there, and the troops marched past, calling out for the presence of Muhammad for the second time. This was done in a very orderly manner. Then they departed, pleased. His Excellency invited the officers and expressed his great satisfaction with these grand proceedings. He informed them that this would also be communicated to all the troops. Then he proceeded to the residence of حضرة Ali Bey, the Qaim Maqam. There, we drank sherbets. The officers were present to convey greetings to them, as were the Shwarbat al-Shaqiya (1) and حضرة Abdul Aziz Bey. Then we left this residence, heading to the residence of حضرة Abdul Aziz Bey. There, too, we drank coffee and sherbets. There, all the townspeople, young and old, gathered, happy and delighted by the visit of His Excellency the wise Effendi to this region. Then we left there, heading to the steamer at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The companions of حضرة Ali Bey, حضرة Abdul Aziz Bey, حضرة Hassan Effendi al-Baqbashy, and all the Shwarbat al-Shaqiya were present. Upon inspecting the condition and health of the troops, it was found that they were all in excellent health. His Excellency promised them that he would look after their comfort, with his attention encompassing them all, as he was aware of the officers' disobedience, which led to their promotion alongside their peers. On this note, the officers departed, pleased, bidding farewell with promotions, and praying for the longevity of His Excellency and the presence of Muhammad. At 2:10 o'clock, His Excellency summoned two individuals from the inhabitants of this outpost. Upon inquiring about the easiest route for the army, with its baggage and camels, to pass through to Kordofan, they showed them the route indicated at the end of this notebook (2). Upon examining it, I found it to be the easiest route, especially due to the abundance of water available for the army and others. On Wednesday, the blessed 10th of Dhu al-Qi'dah, year 1200, September 3, 1883, we departed from the outpost of Al-Kawa at 10 o'clock in the morning. We arrived from Al-Kawa at Al-Duwaym at 12:30 at night.

(1) This word is transcribed as it appears in the original. (2) It was not found and is likely to have been torn from the original notebook.