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leave Abo as soon as possible ; for, as I wished to 

 sail from Cronstadt in July, and we had first to go 

 to Reval to take in provisions for this long voyage, 

 we had really not a moment to lose. 



On the 23d we left Abo, and arrived at Reval 

 on the 26th, where the stock of brandy was ready 

 for us, and was immediately got on board. Here, 

 too, I received from Captain Krusenstern the ne- 

 cessary astronomical instruments, and two chrono- 

 meters, which had been bespoken in England, and 

 brought by himself to Reval ; the goodness of 

 them was therefore to be depended upon, as the 

 sequel proved. 



On the l6th of June, we sailed from Reval, cast 

 anchor on the 18th, in the road of Cronstadt, and 

 then carried the Rurick into the harbour, to equip 

 her completely for the approaching voyage. 



July 27th. The ship is at length quite in order, 

 and furnished with provisions for two years ; and 

 w^e leave the harbour to-day, to begin our voyage 

 in a few days. Count Romanzoffhas promised me to 

 honour the ship to-morrow with his presence ; and 

 Dr. Eschscholz, and M. Choris, the painter, who 

 are to accompany us, has sent word that they will 

 be on board to-morrow. Our whole crew now con- 

 sists of two lieutenants, (M. Kordiukoft' having re- 

 mained at Reval, on account of illness. Lieutenant 

 Zacharin, has taken his place,) three second-mates, 

 two subaltern officers, twenty sailors, the physician, 

 and the painter. At Copenhagen, we expect to 



