Sir Hercules Robinson sent him to British Bechuanaland in August 1884 as deputy-commissioner to succeed Reverend John Mackenzie, the London Missionary Society's representative at Kuruman, who proclaimed Queen Victoria's authority over the district in May 1883.
Sir Hercules Robinson sendte ham til Britisk Bechuanaland i august 1884 som næstkommisær for at afløse pastor John Mackenzie, London Missionary Societys repræsentant ved Kuruman som proklamerede dronning Victorias autoritet over distriktet i maj 1883.