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The instruments were now embarked, and preparations made for 

 going to sea. Our stay at Manilla had added much to our collec- 

 tions ; we obtained many new specimens, and the officers and natu- 

 ralists had been constantly and profitably occupied in their various 

 duties. 



We went on board on the 20th of January, and were accompanied 

 to the vessel by Messrs. Sturges and Moore, with several other 

 residents of Manilla. 



We had, through the kindness of Captain Salomon, procured a 

 native pilot for the Sooloo Sea, who was also to act as interpreter. 



On the morning of the 21st, we took leave of our friends, and 

 got under way. The same day, and before we had cleared the 

 bay, we spoke the American ship Angier, which had performed 

 the voyage from the United States in one hundred and twenty-four 

 days, and furnished us with late and interesting news. We then, 

 with a strong northerly wind, made all sail to the south for the 

 Straits of Mindoro. 



' Jsss; 



MANILLA SARABOA. 



