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feels confident that the same hearty zeal and co-operation will carry us 

 successfully through the arduous service in which we have embarked. 



To all the officers of the Expedition the undersigned would remark, 

 that every feeling which a devotion to such a cause can inspire, is felt 

 by him ; and that every thing will be looked to, which can tend to 

 insure success in this undertaking, may be confidently relied on. 



Harmony and good feeling he would enjoin upon all ; the necessity 

 of cultivating this, and the united exertions of all, cannot claim too 

 much of your attention. Continue as you have commenced, and rest 

 assured that we shall be successful in meeting the expectations of oui 

 country. 



You may rest assured also of receiving impartial justice from me, 

 and that in the assignment of duties and promotions, if any should 

 occur ; and that all will have the opportunities they desire of entering 

 upon the scientific duties, nothing shall be wanting that can tend to 

 this end. 



To the scientific gentlemen, I have only to say, that they are, and 

 always will be considered as one of us, and that every opportunity 

 will be given them that can be imagined by the undersigned or suggested 

 by them, to promote the success of the Expedition, in their particular 

 departments. My conduct towards them will be the same as towards 

 the officers with whom they are associated. 



Those composing the crews of the several vessels of the squadron, 

 may be assured that every thing will be done to promote their comfort, 

 and every indulgence granted them compatible with the interests of the 

 service ; and it is confidently expected that they will strictly conform 

 to the rules and regulations of the navy, and of the squadron ; and that 

 the same respect for their officers, good conduct, and good feeling for 

 each other, will exist at all times. 



(Signed) Charles Wilkes, 



Commanding Exploring Expedition. 



U. S. Ship Vincennes. 



IX, 



ORDERS RESPECTING THE RECEIPT, SAFE-KEEPING, AND EXPENDITURE OF 

 PROVISIONS, STORES, ETC. 



A return of all stores and provisions will be made before sailing, 

 and thereafter, on the 1st of each month, of all stores and provisions 

 on hand and expended. 



The Relief having a large proportion of stores on hand, no expen- 



