“There is now at this place, a Shereef of Bornou, a man of sense, and very much considered by the Sultan of that country. I have made him my friend, and it is in his company I shall depart from this place about the 15th of March for Bornou, whence in the months of August or September, I think to reach Cashna, distant from Bornou about fifteen days journey.
“I shall write as often as opportunity offers, that at least some letters may arrive for your information, and the tranquillity of my family.
“I remain, with great esteem,
“Sir,
“Your most obedient,
“FREDERICK HORNEMAN.”
Right Hon. Sir Joseph Banks, K. B. President of the Royal Society, &c.
| “Sir, | “Mourzouk, April 6, 1800. |
“Our caravan is on the point of setting off for Bornou, myself shall join it in the evening.
“Being in an excellent state of health, perfectly inured to the climate, sufficiently acquainted with the manners of my fellow-travellers, speaking the Arabic language, and somewhat of the Bornou tongue, and being well armed and not without courage, and under protection of two great Shereefs, I have the best hopes of success in my undertaking.