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that village, I have released them from confinement, and given them 
presents, to encourage them in friendly actions to foreigners, and shall 
return them to their homes. 
You will communicate this to the officers and crew of the Peacock, 
and express to them my entire satisfaction of their conduct on that 
occasion, tendering them my thanks for their efficient services. 
lam, &c., 
Cuartes WIitkEs, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition, 
Carrain Hupson, 
U.S. Ship Peacock. 
ORDERS. 
Ist. Procrep through the Round Island Passage to the northward as 
far as latitude 16° 25’, and fall in with the sea-reef to the eastward ; 
thence follow it to the southward and westward to Biva. 
2d. Survey that island; where you will perhaps meet me, or one of 
the boats. 
3d. Thence to the southward and eastward, follow the reef as far 
as Malolo Passage. 
4th. Enter Malolo Passage, and anchor under that island, or within 
sight of it, and await me or orders. In four days I contemplate 
reaching it. 
5th. Observations, &c., to be made at Biva on shore. 
Respectfully, &c., 
Cuartes WitkeEs, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
Lieut. Com. C. Rinacoip, 
U.S. Brig Porpoise. 
XIV. 
COPY OF INSTRUCTIONS. 
25th July, 1840. 
Sir,— 
At the given signal being made, you will land, and follow the route 
designated in the plot herewith enclosed, with the force placed under 
your command. 
When you reach the top of the island, so as to be seen from the 
schooner or boats, you will make a signal with ensign, if you have 
been successful, and it is your intention to approach to our side. If 
