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round, and some oval, but all green when taken out of the maw ; 

 yet by long keeping they turned of an ash colour." 



No. 25. 

 By Robert FitzRoy, Captain of H.M. Surveying Sloop Beagle. 



You are hereby required and directed to take charge and command 

 of the schooner Constitucion, and the party placed by me under 

 your orders. 



Directly the vessel is ready for sea, you will proceed to survey 

 those parts of the coast of Chile which lie between the parallels of 

 thirty-one and thirty -five : and on or before the 3 1st of July, you 

 Avill endeavour to meet me in Callao Roads. 



Memoranda : 



At this time of year, unfavourable foggy weather may be expected 

 to impede your progress very materially ; but successful, or the con- 

 trary, you must endeavour to be punctual at your rendezvous. 



At many places the landing will be bad. Do not on any account 

 land then in a boat. Go near only in a boat ; land on a balsa. 



On so straight a coast, subject to a continuance of cloudy weather, 

 views of the land may be particularly useful. Mr. King is added to 

 your party, because he draws such views very correctly. 



Do not delay in attempting to get deep-sea soundings, when not 

 hove-to for other purposes. 



Be very particular in noticing characteristic appearances of the 

 land about anchorages ; and such peculiarities of marks, or other- 

 wise, as may help to guide a stranger. 



Notice where and how wood and water are to be procured. 



Let Mr. King keep a journal for you, to be given afterwards to me. 

 No log will be required by me ; but let that journal contain every 

 note which you consider likely to be useful. 



I shall be anxious to send away a tracing of your work, as soon as 

 possible after your arrival at Callao. 



Remember that Paposo is the northernmost inhabited place over 

 which the government of Chile has authority. In approaching vessels 

 or places on the coast of Peru, be particularly on your guard. 



Inquire about the earthquake and waves of the 20th of February. 



At each place make the chief Authority acquainted with your busi- 



