A large dossier of great importance, as the French under the Commandant Superieur, based at Medine and then Kayes (Gallieni and then Archinard), conduct the campaigns of conquest against the Umarians, led by Umar’s son Ahmad al-Kabir. Divided into a number of sections or “chemises.” Arabic and some French. 92 pieces in total.

Caron mission, letters written at Niagassola, 1887; Moussa Molo, chef de Firdu, and Niani-Ouli, 1888 (actually in Upper Gambia, but coming under the control of the Commandant Superieur); Madani, son of Ahmad al-Kabir and commanding at Segu after 1884, 1888; Almamy de Touba, 1888; Karamoko Diara, Bambar chief, Beledugu, 1888; Khasso, Logo, Natiaga, Bambuk, Dantilia, 1888-9 (small riverine kingdoms of the Upper Senegal, along the line of the French advance); Correspondence with Ahmad al-Kabir and other Umarians (very important). Bafing. Lettres indigènes diverses. Kayes, 1890.