In June, 1874, I joined an expedition to Delagoa Bay, which was organized by President Burgers for the purpose of Convoying ammunition and other war materials to Pretoria.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
A few days after, he received his expected orders to sail for Weymouth, previously to his Convoying a fleet of Indiamen to the coast of China.
"The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I"
Sophia Reeve
Introductions in the homely German fatherland are universal, everybody pronouncing to everybody else the name of the lady to whom he is talking; and among our German fellow-citizens we often see a gentleman Convoying a lady through a crowded assemblage, introducing her to everybody.
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood