480 Thirty Years in the Arctic Regions. 
if more convenient, to deliver it for that purpose to the British consul at the 
nearest port.” 
(The same in French, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, and German.) : 
“Left the ships on Monday, the 24th of May, 1847, the party consisting of 
two officers and six men. 
@, M. Gore, Lieutenant. 
“ Cas. F. Des Vaux, Mate.” 
It will thus be seen that, though in some points 
contradictory to Dr. Rae’s accounts, in the main a 
remarkable confirmation is obtained. It is evident 
that the fate of Sir John Franklin has been ascertain- 
ed. This is the means of relieving many minds from 
the uncertainty which, hitherto; appertained to. the 
Expedition ; while the pertinacity with which the 
search was continued, will have its influence on those 
who may be called to go forth on perilous undertak- 
ings. Ithas been made evident, alike by England and 
America, that those who go forth in a public service, 
shall not be abandoned, and thus moral courage is 
strengthened for future enterprises. 
“The recent expedition of Capt. M’Clintock has done 
more than bring records and relics of Franklin’s com- 
pany. Our geographical knowledge is enlarged by the 
examination of eight hundred miles of coast, and this 
connected with previous surveys. In short, while 
steadfastly pursuing the noble service to which the 
Fox was primarily devoted, her officers and crew found 
opportunity to add a large quota to our information 
of the globe we inhabit. 
