25th February, 1872.—A number of Batusi women came to-day asking for presents. They are tall and graceful in form, with well-shaped small heads, noses, and mouths. They are the chief owners of cattle here. The war with Mirambo is still going on. The Governor is ashamed to visit me.
26th February, 1872.—Writing journal and despatch.
27th February, 1872.—Moene-mokaia is ill of heart disease and liver abscess. I sent him some blistering fluid. To-day we hold a Christmas feast.
28th February, 1872.—Writing journal. Syde bin Salem called; he is a China-looking man, and tried to be civil to us.
5th March, 1872.—My friend Moene-mokaia came yesterday; he is very ill of abscess in liver, which has burst internally. I gave him some calomel and jalap to open his bowels. He is very weak; his legs are swollen, but body emaciated.
6th March, 1872.—Repairing tent, and receiving sundry stores, Moenem-okaia died.
7th March, 1872.—Received a machine for filling cartridges.
8th and 9th March, 1872.—Writing.
10th March, 1872.—Writing. Gave Mr. Stanley a cheque for 5000 rupees on Stewart and Co., Bombay. This 500l. is to be drawn if Dr. Kirk has expended the rest of the 1000l. If not, then the cheque is to be destroyed by Mr. Stanley.
12th March, 1872.—Writing.