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bottle, enclosed in a heap of stones (a sailor's grave), on the right-hand 

 side of that harbour, the entrance being at the east; and you 



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direct the officer in charge of the Flying-Fish to remain there, if he 

 should hear nothing of me, as long as possible, even until the 1st of 

 May, when she will proceed with all despatch to this port. 



15th. Should you be shut up or detained by ice, which of course 

 you will avoid by all possible means, you will, if possible, communicate 

 to me at Deception Island, as in case you are out of time, you may 

 rely on my sending there to hear from you, and afford any aid, as soon 

 as the season will permit, to which place your boats or the tender can 

 be navigated. It is my present intention, after surveying the southeast 

 shore of Palmer's Land, to touch at Deception Island on my return 

 north, and obtain or leave information as to our progress, in a bottle, 

 as above described. 



16th. You will, of course, give the most particular attention to the 

 health and comfort of the officers and crews of your command, and 

 the most economical expenditure of stores and provisions, — of which 

 you have as much as you can stow, including a large supply of anti- 

 scorbutics, preserved meats, &c. 



17th. Should it in your opinion be found at any time during the 

 cruise impracticable to carry into effect these orders, and you should 

 be of opinion also that a further attempt south during the present 

 season would be unavailing, owing to bad weather or obstructions, 

 you will, on arriving at such conclusions, proceed direct to Valparaiso, 

 and await further orders, making all necessary arrangements there in 

 regard to a supply of provisions, &c, for the squadron. In such an 

 event, you will immediately despatch the Flying-Fish to this anchorage 

 for further orders, which, if we have left, will be found in a pile of 

 stones on the summit of Burnt Island, near the tent and lighthouse ; in 

 the absence of which, however, she will proceed to Valparaiso fur 

 further orders. 



In conclusion, I cannot express to you how much I feel for the safety 

 of yourself, officers, and crews, on this first exploration you are about 

 to make, and how deep an interest and anxiety I shall feel for you j 

 that you may meet with all the success I wish for, and that we may 

 rendezvous again to carry out this great national enterprise, is tht, 

 fervent prayer of your attached friend, 



Charles Wilkes, 

 Commanding Exploring Expedition. 

 Captain Wm. L, Hudson, 



Peacock. 



