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"[illegible]" around and feel ennui. It comes down to about 100
feet above sea level.
This village comprises the governors residences, a store
and warehouse which are situated on one side of a high road
while on the other there are about 15 native houses much like
those at Elminah. The church is situated among them.
A lake of a dirty color lies around the central street which
both nest and meet there in a beach. To the north and south my
high breast did to set round hills which are probably not
be 40 or 50 feet high.
The dinner at Govr Hendrickson house was again
a good one and in general the same as the evening before. He
again gave no music and the Rev Pastor Grind is
singing. We shall never forget the days spent with the
various governors in Greenland. Of course sweet food
pleasure and comfort is due to the Rev Pastor and his
English. I am now convinced that he laid his ministerial
duties along one route at the suggestion of Govr Knutzon
or that we would be looked after.
He return at 10:30 P.M. surrounded by native men,
women and children.
The native women singing Taranza de Boom de age, Marshal-laie,
one of Strauss waltzes, and White teaches them C Snady.