LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 



U. S. Revrnue Steamek Coewin, 



San Francisco, Gal, November 1, 18S4. 

 Sir: Iu obedience to your order dated Arctic Ocean, July 8, 1884, detailing uie 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. 



Capt. M. A. Healy, 



Commanding Revenue Steamer Cortcin. 



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