The tea was spoiled, but the china was safe, and the cheese good.
_24th February, 1872._--Writing a despatch to Lord Granville against Banian slaving, and in favour of an English native settlement transfer.
_25th February, 1872._--A number of Batusi women came to-day asking for presents.

They are tall and graceful in form, with well-shaped small heads, noses, and mouths.

They are the chief owners of cattle here.

The war with Mirambo is still going on.

The Governor is ashamed to visit me.
_26th February, 1872._--Writing journal and despatch.
_27th February, 1872._--Moene-mokaia is ill of heart disease and liver abscess.