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it and the island on the south side of Ovolau (Moturiki), thence to 

 the main land of Vitilevu, off a point nearly opposite, near which you 

 will find a small island. In running down you will fix the reef on 

 the east side of the passage. At this island you will ascertain your 

 latitude and longitude, and observe azimuths on the trending of the 

 coast, east and west. From thence you will proceed to the south- 

 ward, tracing the coast, reefs, and channels that may be practicable 

 for vessels towards Ambau and Viwa, and getting a knowledge of 

 the route for vessels navigating towards these places, in order that 

 sailing directions may be obtained from your chart. From thence 

 you will proceed round Kamba Point inside the reefs, laying down 

 their positions, trending, and passages through them, if any occur. 

 One is supposed to exist near the two small islands off Kamba Point. 

 Thence you will follow the reefs inside of those towards Rewa, in 

 like manner tracing the land, &c. Rewa Harbour you will make a 

 survey of, and the passages leading into it, and as far up as the town, 

 noting the best anchorages, &c, and ascertain its latitude and longi- 

 tude. 



After completing this duty, you will proceed along the reefs to the 

 island of Mbenga, and if safe for your boats, as far as Vatulele ; but 

 you will be cautious not to run the risk of passing the night without 

 the reefs, but seek always an early and safe anchorage. From thence 

 you will run the land down to the western end of the island of 

 Vitilevu, anchoring lastly in the harbour of Ba. 



It is believed that twelve days will be amply sufficient for you to 

 finish the work designated for you to perform ; should you reach the 

 west end before this time, the island of Malolo and the reefs adjacent 

 will claim your attention. 



You will examine as much of this locality, and the reefs and island 

 to the westward, as will enable you to reach Amboa in time to meet 

 the Peacock on the 25th instant, when you will report to Captain 

 Hudson. 



You will examine all coral patches and detached reefs, locating 

 them accurately with the main land and adjacent reef. Chronometers 

 are furnished both boats. You will, when practicable, get morning 

 and evening observations for the longitude and also latitude, by 

 meridian observations and double altitudes : keeping a diagram and 

 chart on a large scale (one quarter of an inch to a mile), which will 

 be brought up at the end of each day's work. Let your observations 



