INTRODUCTION. a 
We were richly stored with astronomical and 
other scientific instruments: we possessed two 
pendulum apparatus, and a theodolite made 
expressly for our expedition by the celebrated 
Reichenbach. This valuable instrument was 
executed with wonderful precision, and was of 
the greatest use in our astronomical observa- 
tions on shore. 
In June the ship arrived at Kronstadt, and 
on the 14th of July (old style, according to 
which all reckonings will be made in this voy- 
age,) she lay in the harbour fully equipped and 
ready to sail. On that day the cannon of the 
fortress and of the fleet in the roads announced 
the arrival of the Emperor, whom we had the 
pleasure of receiving on board our vessel. 
His Majesty, after a close examination of the 
ship, honoured us by the assurance of his impe- 
rial satisfaction; the sailors received a sum of 
money, and I and my officers a written expres- 
sion of thanks. 
With the gracious cordiality peculiar to him, 
the amiable monarch wished us a happy voy- 
age, and retired followed by our enthusiastic 
blessings. 
BQ 
