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vaguely in the vicinity about 1 day's march away. Hope to hear somthing more definite presently.
[[underlined]] Nov 18. [[/underlined]] Left Kizii about 7. am. Arrived at our present camp soon after 10. Encamped on the R. Kuja. Elephant are reported no great distance away, hope to be able to get near them tomorrow. 
Terrible wet aftenoon. our 2[[superscript]] nd [[/superscript]] leopard cub died yesterday on our march to Kizii. Another party is reported out after our elephant. Passed a Gold prospecting safari this morning. One cook and 1 Askari have failed to reach camp. are believed to be lying drunk at Kizii. Dinner doubtful tonight!!
[[underlined]] Nov 19. [[/underlined]] Marched from 6.30 to 10.30. No news yet of Elephant Except that they have been travelling fast & far without stopping to sleep, but the natives seem to know the direction they have taken. Came on to pour about 12.30 and had another soaking afternoon & evening. Cook arrived in time to cook dinner last night. Askari arrived this morning & got the sack on the spot. Saw old Elephant tracks this morning also Rhino & Buffalo. Marched 

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At introduction to project on home page they use "Kizii"