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agreement was entered into for her purchase. Dr. M'Laughlin, who 

 had entered into a charter party, readily agreed to surrender it for a 

 small consideration, if the goods he had on board were delivered at 

 Vancouver. This there was no difficulty in, as it was found neces- 

 sary to make some alterations in her accommodations, and it would 

 be necessary to resort to Vancouver for many articles ; and these 

 repairs could be easily effected during the time we were engaged in 

 the survey of the river, and better at Vancouver than elsewhere. It 

 was, therefore, determined to proceed up with both vessels, at the time 

 of making the survey. 



It is now proper that I should return to the regular order of events, 

 and take up the narration of the interesting cruise of the Peacock, 

 the unforeseen and disastrous termination of which has just been 

 related. 



DE FUCA S PILLAR. 



