London, 25 December, 1889.

Stanley, Zanzibar. Balinakill sends you united kindest heartiest good wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. They rejoice that at this season you are enjoying your well-earned repose after your hardships and dangers.

Mackinnon.


Embekelweni, 3 December, 1889.

Stanley, Zanzibar. Safe again, thank God!

Col. De Winton, Swazieland.