respect. The iron beds and chairs of Messrs Brown & Co.
of Piccadilly, were admirable. The digester, very -useful
The japanned tin cases stood the wear and tear of the
journey to the last; they are recommended as superior for
travelling to trunks or portmanteaus, made of wood or
leather. Crimean blankets, and sheets of white serge, also
sheets of waterproof, are indispensable upon such a journey.
The stout lacing-shoes, made by Messrs Simnett, Bishopsgate
Street, resisted the wet even without blacking. The nest of
block-tin cooking-pots, although in constant use, lasted for
two years, so also did our single canvass tents. Our shepherd
tartan waistcoats (both back and front of the same
material) were so strong, that at the end of the journey
they did not appear to have been much worn. The suits of
flannel, though comfortable, were liable to be tom in going
through thorny covers.
The scientific instruments were little damaged by the
journey, as they were always placed in the hands of trustworthy
porters.
APPENDIX B.
The following is the analysis of the sand found in the
Apuddo stream (page 343):—
“ L o n d o n , 17 th Nov. 1864.
“ D e a r Sir ,—In the absence of Sir Roderick Murchison
from town, Mr Francis Galton left with me a small bottle of
sand, together with a note from you, requesting him to get
the contents tested. This has been done in Dr Percy’s
laboratory, and Mr Richard Smith (Dr Percy’s assistant)
reports as follows :—
“ ‘The black sand consists chiefly of titaniferous iron ore
(ilmenite), with small quantities of quartz, magnetic iron
ore, and scales of yellow mica. The sand is free from gold
or silver.’
“ Trusting that this information will be in time for your
forthcoming work, I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully,
“ TRENHAM REEKS.
“ Captain Grant. ”
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