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kindness and courtesy. If it had not been for the active ser- 

 vices of the Governor in our behalf, the result of our trip 

 would probably have been very different. 



As the anniversary of the events related in this history of 

 the Miranda's last voyage recurs we all undoubtedly find our 

 thoughts reverting to the scenes through which we passed. 

 I venture to say that in these contributions from the different 

 members of the expedition there will be at least one point of 

 agreement we are all glad we went, and doubly glad to have 

 happened upon so noble a rescuer as Captain Dixon, of the 

 Rigel, 



