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THE WORLD S WONDERS. 



not visited in 1882 Lieut. Greely will abandon his station not 

 later than September 1, 1883, and will retreat southward by 

 boat, following closely the east coast of Grinnell Land until the 

 relieving vessel is met or Littleton Island is reached." 



In accordance with these instructions, after spending two years 

 at Fort Conger, Greely abandoned the station, August 9, 1883, 

 and started, with his entire party, all of whom were in excellent 



