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■which the lamented dead performed all duties, however 

 arduous, afford an example worthy our emulation ; and that 

 the strongest terms of sympathy with their friends at home 

 are inadequate to the expression of our regret. 



Resolved, That, as a mark of affection and respect for 

 our lost associates, Ave cause a monument, designed among 

 ourselves, to be erected tc their memory in the cemetery at 

 Mount Auburn. 



Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted 

 to the bereaved relatives of Lieutenant Underwood and Mid- 

 shipman Henry. 



It was further resolved, that a committee of nine persons 

 be appointed to carry the foregoing resolutions into effect; 

 and that this committee consist of the following gentlemen, to 

 ■wit : — Captain William L. Hudson, Lieut. James Alden, 

 Lieut. H. L. Case, Dr. J. C. Palmer, Mr. T. R. Peal, (orni- 

 thologist), Passed Midshipman S. F. Blunt, Purser Wm. 

 Speiden, Midshipman George W. Clark, Midshipman J. L. 

 Blair. 



It was next moved and resolved, that the sum of two thou- 

 sand dollars be appropriated for the erection of the monument ; 

 and that the pursers of the expedition be authorized to charge 

 the said sum to -the officers and scientific corps, in proportion 

 to the rate of their several salaries. 



The subject of an inscription was referred to a future 

 meeting, and the committee were instructed to select a model 

 from the designs which they might hereafter receive. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



On the 9th of August, the " Flying Fish " arrived, and 

 Captain Wilkes rejoined the " Vincennes." 



Next day, it being Sunday, the chaplain of the squadron 

 delivered a sermon on the death of Messrs. Underwood 



