INTRODUCTION. XV 
J. WILSON 2.00.25. 20508 Surgeon. 
W . MoGe §,...p.co- 0.0 (Acting) Purser. 
Se ISR Hen se ag ain - mae Mate. 
PESO Teias occ « vsits asin Assistant Surgeon. 
Peli STORES vos: sescrans Midshipman. 
ara dady Carpenter. 
Ds BRagny |. .sanacmaugeaige Volunteer 2d Class. 
J. MEGGET.............4. Clerk. 
Serjeant and nine Marines : and about forty Seamen and Boys. 
In June, 1829, Lieutenant Mitchell joined the 
Adventure ; and in February, 1830, Mr. A. Millar 
died very suddenly :—and very much regretted. 
The following Instructions were given to the 
Senior Officer of the Expedition. 
‘< By the Commissioners for executing the Office of 
Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of 
Great Britain and Ireland, &c. 
‘«¢ Whereas we think fit that an accurate Survey 
should be made of the Southern Coasts of the 
Peninsula of South America, from the southern 
entrance of the River Plata, round to Childe; and 
of Tierra del Fuego ; and whereas we have been 
induced to repose confidence in you, from your 
conduct of the Surveys in New Holland; we have 
placed you in the command of His Majesty’s 
Surveying Vessel the Adventure; and we have 
directed Captain Stokes, of His Majesty’s Survey- 
ing Vessel the Beagle, to follow your orders. 
‘“‘ Both these vessels are provided with all the 
