Windsor, 10 December, 1889.
Stanley, Zanzibar. My thoughts are often with you and your brave followers, whose dangers and hardships are now at an end. Once more I heartily congratulate all, including the survivors of the gallant Zanzibaris who displayed such devotion and fortitude during your marvellous Expedition. Trust Emin progresses favourably.
V. R. I.
Berlin, 4 December, 1889.
Stanley, Zanzibar. Thanks to your tenacity of purpose and indomitable courage, you have now, after having repeatedly crossed the Dark Continent, achieved a new long journey full of fearful dangers and almost unbearable hardship; that you have overcome it all, and that your way home led you through territories placed under my flag, gives me great satisfaction, and I welcome you heartily on your return to civilization and safety.
Wilhelm Imperator Rex.
Graf Bismarck.
Brussels, 23 November, 1889.
Stanley, Zanzibar. Many greetings and warmest congratulations on your marvellous and heroic expedition.