410 APPENDIX. 
Harbour, which is situated in latitude 55° 30' 50" S., longitude 
68° 00' 23" W., taking such a course as will put you on soundings in 
about latitude 45° S. ; continue in them all the way to Terra del 
Fuego, keeping close in with the land as westerly gales prevail. 
You will pass through the Straits of Le Maire, and double close 
round the southeast point of Terra del Fuego, until you are up with 
the Hermit Islands ; you will then have your port open to you, clear 
of hidden dangers. 
You will avoid being blown off to the eastward by all the means 
in your power, running in with the coast, and anchoring during the 
westerly gales. I am not aware that you have any dangers to fear 
except kelp, which you may run boldly for, but avoid entering. 
On your arrival at Orange Harbour, you will find me or instruc- 
tions, or you will await my arrival there. 
You will issue to such of the crew as require them, the articles of 
warm clothing supplied for the Exploring Expedition, charging them 
at the usual slop prices, to be remitted them at the end of the cruise, 
on their good behaviour. 
You will give particular attention to the cleanliness of your ship, 
and the health of the officers and crew. 
A chart of Orange Harbour will be found in your Book of Charts, 
No. 1079. 
Lieutenant-Commandant Long, has been directed to keep the light 
burning during the night, on Burnt Island, as a signal to the 
squadron. 
I send you herewith the rates of your chronometers. 
Very respectfully, 
Charles Wilkes, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
To Captain William L. Hudson, 
Peacock. 
Lieutenant-Commandant C. Ringgold, 
Porpoise. 
Passed Midshipman J. W. E. Reid, 
Sea-Gull. 
Passed Midshipman S. R. Knox, 
Flying-Fish. 
