Manchester, 5 December, 1889.
Stanley, Zanzibar. Manchester Geographical Society sends cordial greeting to yourself and brave companions, trusting your health may be spared.
Greenwood, Steinthal and Sowerbutts.
Berlin, 5 December, 1889.
Stanley, Emin, Zanzibar. Geographical Society sends hearty welcome.
London, 4 December, 1889.
Stanley, Zanzibar. I must be first to offer you my warmest hearty congratulations on the completion of your herculean task. Inform me as soon as possible of your movements and telegraph general state of health of your staff. I congratulate them upon their success.
(Sir William) Mackinnon (Bart.).