416 APPENDIX. 
IX. 
U.S. Schooner Flying-Fish, 
Somu-somu, June 10th, 1840. 
Sir,— 
You will examine and survey the island of Somu-somu, by the 
south around to the northeast point; thence by the island off Hat and 
Cap Islands, and thence to the islands and reefs to the northward, as 
far as the island or reef called Farewell Island. You will return 
toward the north end of Somu-somu, surveying the islands and reefs 
in your way to the harbour of Tubou, to the north of this anchorage. 
From thence to the opposite shore of Vanua-levu, taking up Mount 
Cocoa-nut and its points, and, proceeding to the northward and west- 
ward, the boats carefully examining the reefs and bays for harbours, 
as far as the bay of Mali, when you will enter the reef, and proceed 
to the anchorage near Kie, or Muthuata, on the chart, where you 
will meet me or orders. 
On your arrival at Muthuata, your work will be brought up, and 
the notes or deck-board agreeably to formula, and a rough chart of 
your surveys furnished me, together with your report up to that time. 
If you should, on your way to Muthuata, meet any of the boats 
of the squadron surveying, you will despatch them back, provided you 
have completed the work as far as you have gone. You will take up 
their points, and carefully examine their operations, making and con- 
tinuing your charts up to Muthuata. It is impossible for me to point 
out the length of time this will occupy you; but it is hoped you will do 
the work as quickly as possible, and at the same time effectually. 
In the event of accident, you will inform me at Muthuata, by the 
earliest opportunity. 
Before leaving Somu-somu, you will ascertain whether any of the 
boats of the squadron have been seen to pass around the island of 
Vanua-levu. 
The Porpoise will be kept supplied with three months’ wood and 
water, filled at those places where it may be had without impeding 
your operations. 
Iam, &c., 
Cuartes WILkKEs, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
Lieut. Com. C. Rinecotp, 
U.S. Brig Porpoise. 
