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The first party will take the southern route ; the second, the middle ; 

 and the third, the northern, returning to this place as soon as circum- 

 stances will admit. 



It is believed that the like number of days on this island will be 

 amply sufficient. 



Your researches and inquiries will be directed principally to botany, 

 geology, zoology, mineralogy, natural resources, cultivation, produc- 

 tions, late improvements, condition of the natives, supplies, facilities 

 for obtaining them, &c. 



I am, respectfully, 



Charles Wilkes, 

 Commanding Exploring Expedition. 

 To Messrs. Pickering, Dana, Peale, 

 Rich, Agate, and Brackenridge, 

 Scientific Corps. 



U. S. Ship Vincennes, 

 October 25th, 1840. 



Sir, — 



You will receive Messrs Pickering, Dana, Peale, Rich, Agate, and 

 Brackenridge on board, and proceed to thu harbour of Koloa, on the 

 southeast side of the island of Kauai, where you will land those gen- 

 tlemen, and continue round the island to the westward, looking into 

 and examining carefully, all harbours, bays, and inlets. The harbour 

 of Waineha, and Waimea Bay, especially deserve a careful and 

 thorough examination. At Waimea Bay, you will communicate with 

 the Rev. Mr. Whitney from whom you will be able to derive valuable 

 information relative to the object of your search. An introductory 

 note is herewith enclosed. 



Your examination will extend to Halelea, where the scientific gen- 

 tlemen will join you, in five days from the time they are landed. 



You will then take them to Waimea Bay on the eastern side of 

 Oahu, from whence you will despatch a native messenger to me, with 

 information of your arrival, and proceed along the north coast to 

 Koolau Bay, which you will examine with care ; and if you receive 

 no orders from me, proceed direct to Honolulu. 



In fourteen days you will be able to carry out these instructions, and 

 return to this anchorage. 



I am, respectfully, 



Charles Wilkes, 



Commanding Exploring Expedition. 

 Acting-Master Samuel Knox, 



Tender Flying-Fish. 

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