[47]1846. Jane is now 16 years old.
[48] The partnership broke up in 1846 and was dissolved in 1850. See also “Lake Ngami” by Charles John Andersson, page 14 : “ During the time the guano trade flourished on the west coast of Africa, Walfisch Bay was largely resorted to by vessels of every size, chiefly with a view of obtaining fresh provisions. At that period, certain parties from the Cape had an establishment here for the salting and curing of beef. They, moreover, furnished the guano-traders, as, also, Cape Town, with cattle; and had, in addition, a contract with the British Government for supplying St. Helena with live stock. The latter speculation proved exceedingly lucrative for a time, and a profit of many hundred per cent, was said to be realized. From some mismanagement, however, the contract for St. Helena was thrown up by the Government, and the parties in question were fined a large sum of money for its non-fulfilment. Shortly afterwards, the establishment was broken up, and, for several years, the house and store remained unoccupied. But they are now again tenanted by people belonging to merchants from Cape Town.”
[49] A Swede.
[50] Rebecca or ‘Becky’.
[51] 1846 – 1847.
[52] 1846.
[53] Joseph was born in 1846 at Rooibank – the first boy to be born at Walvis Bay.
[54] Captain Greybourn. (See “Lake Ngami” by C.J. Andersson, page 17).
[55] Mr. Scheppman – he came to Walvis Bay after the Dixon’s.