396 
APPENDIX. 
XVIIL— Continued. 
AMERICAN ARRIVALS AT RIO DE JANEIRO. 
1839. 
1840. 
1841. 
From the United States, 
From Europe, 
From Whaling, 
92 
31 
26 
149 
10 
159 
97 
27 
13 
137 
14 
151 
119 
39 
20 
178 
Vessels of War, - 
Total, .... 
18 
196 
XIX. 
TO THE OFFICERS OF THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION. 
The undersigned, in calling the attention of the officers of the 
Squadron under his command, to their personal appearance, would 
observe, that in his opinion the example of some of them in this 
respect is not such as should indicate to the crews of the different 
vessels composing the Squadron, the necessity which exists of the 
greatest attention being paid to their personal appearance and clean- 
liness, in conformity to the internal rules and regulations of the 
Squadron. 
He has not been aware until recently of the extent to which the 
wearing of mustachios has been carried ; they in most cases give a 
notoriety and appearance of a want of attention to neatness, &c, 
which renders it impossible for the officer, with any degree of consis- 
tency, to carry the inspection of their men or divisions to that extent, 
which he considers absolutely necessary for the health and comfort 
of all. 
He believes it only necessary to appeal to the good sense of the 
officers in order to remedy their appearance, and feels assured that 
upon reflection they will see the like necessity and importance of 
