Mohamad gave me medicines; one was a sharp purgative, the others intended for the cure of the cough.
_14th February, 1869._--Arrived at Tanganyika.

Parra is the name of the land at the confluence of the River Lofuko: Syde bin Habib had two or three large canoes at this place, our beads were nearly done, so I sent to Syde to say that all the Arabs had served me except himself.

Thani bin Suellim by his letter was anxious to send a canoe as soon as I reached the Lake, and the only service I wanted of Syde was to inform Thani, by one of his canoes, that I was here very ill, and if I did not get to Ujiji to get proper food and medicine I should die.

Thani would send a canoe as soon as he knew of my arrival I was sure: he replied that he too would serve me: and sent some flour and two fowls: he would come in two days and see what he could do as to canoes.
_15th February, 1869._--The cough and chest pain diminished, and I feel thankful; my body is greatly emaciated.

Syde came to-day, and is favourable to sending me up to Ujiji.