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me, and that in the assignment of duties and promotions, if any 
should occur ; and that all will have the opportunities they desire of 
entering upon the scientific duties, nothing shall be wanting that can 
tend to this end. 
To the scientific gentlemen, I have only to say, that they are, and 
always will be considered as one of us, and that every opportunity 
will be given them that can be imagined by the undersigned, or sug- 
gested by them, to promote the success of the Expedition, in their 
particular departments. My conduct towards them will be the same 
as towards the officers with whom they are associated. 
Those composing the crews of the several vessels of the squadron, 
may be assured that every thing will be done to promote their com- 
fort, and every indulgence granted them compatible with the interests 
of the service ; and it is confidently expected that they will strictly 
conform to the rules and regulations of the navy, and of the squadron ; 
and that the same respect for their officers, good conduct, and good 
feeling for each other, will exist at all times. 
(Signed) Charles Wilkes, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
U. S. Ship Vincennes. 
IX. 
ORDERS RESPECTING THE RECEIPT, SAFE-KEEPING, AND EXPENDITURE 
OF PROVISIONS, STORES, ETC. 
A return of all stores and provisions will be made before sailing, 
and thereafter, on the 1st of each month, of all stores and provisions 
on hand and expended. 
The Relief having a large proportion of stores on hand, no expen- 
diture of stores will take place, unless by a requisition approved 
by me. 
Great care and economy of stores is enjoined upon the commanders 
in regard to the expenditures of provisions and stores ; and much is 
expected, in regard to their preservation and expenditure, from the 
well-known prudence and attention of the officer commanding the 
Relief. 
The attention of the commanders of the respective vessels is 
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