In 1878, as yet unlicensed, he joined a mission to Uganda, eventually spending two years in Africa, and became personal physician to King M'tesa, who had previously tried to kill him.
He joined a mission to Uganda, eventually spending two years in Africa. This was in 1878. He became personal physician to King M'tesa. This was in 1878.1878 was as yet unlicensed. King M'tesa had previously tried to kill him.