"Whilst at Youri they got the Prayerbook that belonged to Mr. Anderson, the brother-in-law and fellow-traveller of the celebrated Mungo Park. They were upwards of a month at Fernando Po, whence they embarked, about ten days ago, in an English merchant-vessel bound to Rio Janeiro, on their way to England. From their taking that circuitous route, I am in hopes that this will reach you before they arrive, by which you will probably have it in your power to give the first news of this important discovery."
"I do not recollect of any thing else to acquaint you with that is worthy of notice; and even if I did, I have no time to mention it, as the boat by which I send this (to the vessel) is just this moment ordered away."
"I must therefore bid you adieu for the present; and believe me, dear sir, yours very sincerely."
"Alexander Fisher."
THE GATHERER.
A snapper up of unconsidered trifles.
Shakspeare.
EPITAPH
On a Porter who died suddenly under a load.