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the chart] but we were in such trouble and so ill (all of which I have 

 reported above) that we have not as yet been able to accomplish it. But 

 the log book and a sketch map giving the outline of the American coast 

 (which we wished to name, after the manner of other European dis- 

 coverers, "New Russia" but did not feel empowered to do so without 

 orders of the Admiralty College), as well as sketch maps of the islands of 

 St. Elias, Shumagin, and the other neighboring islands are being sent to 

 the Admiralty College this 15th day of November, 1742, by a special mes- 

 senger, one of my men, the boatswain Alexei Ivanov. This man was a 

 tower of strength when we were in trouble. The Captain Commander 

 made him boatswain, and he fulfilled the duties of his position in an able 

 manner. For greater safety in going through the country of the natives 

 Ivanov is accompanied by Ivan Okulov, one of our soldiers, from a 

 Tobolsk regiment. They are ordered to go by way of the Anadyr Post 

 and to lose no time. 



That which I have reported above about our hardships and suffering 

 I humbly pray that the Admiralty College may receive. 



Lieutenant Sven Waxel 

 Harbor of the Holy Apostles 

 St. Peter and St. Paul 



November 15, 1742 



Enclosure 



List of the Officers and Men of the "St. Peter," Which Sailed from the 



Harbor of St. Peter and St. Paul in 1741, Who by the Will of God 



Died of Scurvy Either at Sea or on the Island Where We 



Wintered 



The name of each person and the date when he died are noted below; and the 

 island where we wintered, and which has been described above, we named Bering's 

 Island. 



