LOKOJA
First stage down the Niger—Lokoja’s past—The discovery
of the brothers Lander—Previous theories—McGregor
Laird’s enterprise—Eighty per cent. mortality—The 1841
expedition—Richardson, Barth and Overweg—Laird’s second
endeavour—The House of Commons scuttle policy—Its
reversal—First Fulani battle—Imperial control—Commerce of
Lokoja—Vessels at the beach—Loading boats—Freedom of contract 312