Records of the British trading vessel Sarah in 1790 and records of an English trial in 1788 both give the name of the head trader in Douala as King George. These were likely names given Doo by the traders, who also bestowed on him the title of king (kine in Duala). George possessed kalati, trade books in which credit records were kept and the mark of a major trader in Duala eyes.
Records from the British trading vessel Sarah in 1790 and records of an English trial in 1788 both mention the head trader in Douala as King George. These were likely names given to Doo by the traders, who also bestowed on him the title of king (kine in Duala). George possessed kalati, trade books used for credit records, which marked him as a prominent trader in Douala.