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which the lamented dead performed all duties, however 

 arduous, afford an example worthy our emulation ; and that 

 the strongest terms of sympathy with their friends at home 

 are inadequate to the expression of our regret. 



Resolved, That, as a mark of affection and respect for 

 our lost associates, we cause a monument, designed among 

 ourselves, to be erected tc their memory in the cemetery at 

 Mount Auburn. 



Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted 

 to the bereaved relatives of Lieutenant Underwood and Mid- 

 shipman Henry. 



It was further resolved, that a committee of nine persons 

 be appointed to carry the foregoing resolutions into effect ; 

 and that this committee consist of the following gentlemen, to 

 wit : — Captain William L. Hudson, Lieut. James Alden, 

 Lieut. H. L. Case, Dr. J. C. Palmer, Mr. T. R. Peal, (orni- 

 thologist), Passed Midshipman S. F. Blunt, Purser Wm. 

 Speiden, Midshipman George W. Clark, Midshipman J. L. 

 Blair. 



It was next moved and resolved, that the sum of two thou- 

 sand dollars be appropriated for the erection of the monument ; 

 and that the pursers of the expedition be authorized to charge 

 the said sum to the officers and scientific corps, in proportion 

 to the rate of their several salaries. 



The subject of an inscription was referred to a future 

 meeting, and the committee were instructed to select a model 

 from the designs which they might hereafter receive. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



On the 9th of August, the " Flying Fish " arrived, and 

 Captain Wilkes rejoined the " Vincennes." 



Next day, it being Sunday, the chaplain of the squadron 

 delivered a sermon on the death of Messrs. Underwood 



