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THE VOYAGE OF THE VEGA. 



[CUAP. VI. 



for three men. Cooking is done in the fore. The cargo con- 

 sisted of a small quantity of graphite, fish, furs, and other 

 samples of the products of Siberia.' 



The vessel was manned by Captain Schwanenberg, the mates 



THE SLOOP UTRENNAJA SARIA. 



Nummelin and Meywaldt, and two exiled criminals, who in this 

 unexpected way returned to their native country. I take it for 

 granted that by the rare nautical exploit they took part in, they 

 there won foro'iveness for former offences. 



