LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 



U. S. Revenue Steamer Corwin, 



San Francisco, Cnl, November 1, 1884. 

 Sir: In obedience to your order dated Arctic Ocean, July 8, 1884, detailing me for duty in 

 connection with the exploration of the Kowak River, I have the honor to submit herewith the 

 following notes. 



In justice to myself I would respectfully state, in view of the circumstances under which I, 

 accompanied the expedition, that I was totally unprepared for an undertaking so comprehensive 

 and important. 



Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 



Saml. B. McLenegan, 

 Second Assistant Engineer, V. S. R. M. 

 Gapt. M. A. Healy, 



Commanding Rerenne Steamer Goricin. 



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