40 Appeal Benewed htj Friends. 



gave a convorsatic^nal lecture on lii.s Arctic experiences and his proposi- 

 ticai tor a new ex])e(liti()n. The Eskimo family were present in their 

 Arctic costume. The repetition of the invitation to lecture shows that 

 the vote of thanks passed by the Society was designed to be more than 

 a mere conlorniity tu usage. 



Subscriptions soon after this began to be offered, and the follow- 

 ing card aj)i)eared in the leading newspapers of the city: 



TO THE rUB Lie. 



C'apt. C. F. Uall, who twenty montlis ajio returned from a two years and 

 four niontlis' exploration of tlie Arctic IvCgion, intends to set sail on the lotli of 

 June for another and more thoron<i]i voyage of discovery. During his former 

 voyage he lived among the Eslcimos, aesiuired their language, and satisfied him- 

 self tliat he can live with these people in safety and health. He is prepared as no 

 other c-xplorer has been before him for making a thorough investigation of the 

 important jioition of Arctic land and water to which he proposes to devote 

 himself. 



Tliis region still holds an important ])()rtion of the secret of the ill-fated 

 Fraiildin I'xpcdition, wliieli our countryman confidently expects to lay bare. It 

 is. moreover, of value to our wlialing and sealing interests, and the reports on its 

 naturid history will possess scientific value. These considerations, which have led 

 him to devote the best years of his life to Arctic research, induce also those whose 

 names are appended to this notice to ask their fellow-citizens to join them in ])ro- 

 euring for the brave exi)lorer such an outfit as shall set him fairly on his way, ami 

 enable him to perform thoroughly the task which he has set for himself. Our 

 countrymen have won an honorable fame by their courage and endurance in Arc- 

 tic research. It is, therefore, not fit that one who h;!s already sliown such i)erse- 

 verance, fortitude, and ingenuity in his lu-evious voyage as Captain Hall has done, 

 shall be i)crmitted to leave our shores lacking anything which can further his 

 laudable object. The i)roposed exploration has enlisted the sympathies of our 

 most pioininent scientilie men, especially geographers, as well as enterprising 

 whaling fnins. It sliould be iniderstood that Ca]>tain Hall takes with him no 

 sailing vessel, but on ai riving at the scene of his labors will leave the ship which 

 bears him there, nud trust to the hospitality of the Eskimos. 



