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You will make Carlshoff Island, and from thence proceed to the 

 north side of Prince of Wales Island, where you will meet .me ; if not, 

 however, you will determine the east and west ends of it, and that of 

 Krusenstern's Island in its vicinity ; from thence you will proceed to 

 Matavai Bay, and await further orders. 



I am, &c, 



Charles Wilkes, 



Commanding Exploring Expedition. 

 Lieut. Com. C. Ringgold, 



U. S. Brig Porpoise. 



XLV. 



U. S. Ship Vincennes, 



At Sea, September 4th, 1839. 



Sir, — 



You will proceed to windward, and visit Oura and Tiokea Islands, 

 of King George's Group, and ascertain their correct position, and the 

 number of islands composing the group. From thence you will 

 proceed by Waterlandt to the Prince of Wales Island, coasting along 

 the northern side, and taking observations as required by my orders of 

 the 1st instant ; and from thence to Matavai Bay for further orders. 



Should you arrive at Matavai Bay before this ship, you will allow 

 none of the natives to remain on board or visit the Flying-Fish after 

 sunset 



Your vessel must never be left without two officers. 



I am, &c, 



Charles Wilkes, 

 Commanding Exploring Expedition. 

 Lieut. Com. R. F. Pinkney, 



Flying-Fish. 



END OF THE FIRST VOLUME. 



