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coast of Tierra del Fuego, from its westernmost extremity to the 

 Strait Le Maire, including Cape Horn and the islands in the 

 vicinity. 



The difficulties under which this service was performed, from the 

 tempestuous and exposed nature of the coast, the fatigues and priva- 

 tions endured by the officers and crew, as well as the meritorious and 

 cheerful conduct of every individual, which is mainly attributable to 

 the excellent example and unflinching activity of the commander, can 

 only be mentioned by me in terms of the highest approbation. 



For the results of the voyage, and the services of Commander 

 Fitz-Roy, I beg to refer their Lordships to their Hydrographer and the 

 charts herewith transmitted, which I hope vdll be satisfactory. 



I trust their Lordships will permit me once again to express how 

 much I feel that Commander Fitz-Roy, not only from the important 

 service he has rendered, but from the zealous and perfect manner in 

 which he has effected it, merits their distinction and patronage ; and 

 I beg leave, as his late senior officer, to recommend him in the 

 strongest manner to their favourable consideration. 



I have, &c. 



Phillip P. King, Captain. 



To the Hon. George Elliot, 

 Secretary of the Admiralty, &c. &c. &c. 



No. 2. 



Sir, London, May 23, 1831. 



Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent to Captain P. P. King (then 

 commanding H. M.'s sloop Adventure), by the Secretary of the 

 Admiralty, relative to the natives of Tierra del Fuego, who were 

 brought to England in the Beagle ; and I have to request that you 

 will honour me by submitting the enclosed copy, and the purport of 

 this letter, to my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. 



The proper season for the return of these Fuegians is now 

 drawing near. They have been with me fourteen months, and at 

 least five months more must elapse before they can reach their own 

 shores. 



