Kinshasa

Tuesday Aug. 16 - 1898

brought some more goods from ch. de fer (RR.( bought 100
rods worth of guanga (chop for the boys) from Mr. Howell -
capt. of sktp boat ~- In the p.m. we all went to Ndolo to
have Mrs. Clark's & Howell's baggage weighted - they are
going home - they will leave early tomorrow a.m. Mr.
Gordon & I went up with them - we came back in a canoe -
the others slept on board

Wednesday Aug. 17 ~ 1898

I have a little cart that I made to carry loads on & so I
lent it to Mr. d'Angremond, I have been trying to arrange
a little, but so far have made no progress. We are still
boarding with Mrs. Gordon.

Thursday Aug. 18 ~ 1898

Did some little straightening around this a.m. In p.m.
I walked up to Ndolo, a distance of 4 miles I stopped &
visited on the way - the train came in & the vice gov. &
secretary came. I walked back & got in a littke after
dark. After supper I went over to the Dutch Heuse & had
a little visit with the agents.

Friday Aug. 19 - 1898

Got the Dutch House mule & rode to Dr. Sim's plece but
found him ready to come to Mr. Gordon's - I came back
just as they were eating dinner =~ a little more work &
writing.

Saturday Aug. 20 - 1896
an attempt to build a kitchen but will wait until Monday
settled some a/c with Dr. Sims & gave him a bill of
exchange in settlement of same -

all well - good-night - we hope to begin house keeping
next week. preparations for Sabbath - we had a better
from Lille - good-night

Sunday Auge 21 - 1€96

Service by Mr. Gordon. Dr. Sims preached a sermon to

the children. He offered prayer -~ walked about the
house with his eyes open buttoned & unbuttoned his coat -
walked to the door & shut it - kicked the dog out &. I
had heard many things about him, but this time happened
to see. No collection today - only taken twice amonth.
Mr. Clark & Mr. Eowell still here. Had prayers tonight.
Dr. Sims will go off tomorrow a.m. - Good night.
