MONTE VIDEO* 



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for a wild life in a savage country, and all the 

 uncertainties attending a very long and unusual 

 journey* 



The Sparrowhawk is commanded by Cap- 

 tain Pearson. During last winter she was 

 stationed at the Falkland Islands, to protect 

 and explore our lately-acquired possession in 

 that region. From the first-lieutenant, Mr. 

 Harmer, I have had a very interesting account 

 of the appalling sufferings and narrow escape 

 he underwent with a midshipman and boat's 

 crew, whilst endeavouring to make a journey 

 round one of these islands. It appears that 

 they left the Sparrowhawk in the cutter^ 

 well provided with winter clothing to withstand 

 the rigours of the climate, and with a fort- 

 night's provisions on board. They anchored 

 every night, made a fire on shore, where they 

 ate and slept \ and all things went on at first 



