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Bow Island. At five positions on the island. 
Tahiti. The observations at Papeete were made in the yard of the house belong- 
ing to the queen’s aunt. The partial results were exceedingly discordant. The house 
is on the beach. Those at Point Venus were made at the spot usually selected, viz. 
just clear of the extreme trees ; spot marked by a stone sunk for the purpose. The 
United States’ expedition observed about 100 yards more towards the trees near the 
canoe sheds. 
Seychelles. Island of St. Mary, on a bluff head on the western side facing the 
town. Rocks granite. 
Vavao Island. In the king’s garden. 
Rarotonga Island. At the landing-place, a coarse gravel flat composed of basaltic- 
pebbles. 
Nukulau Island. On the Coral Island. 
Banga Island. On a coral islet at the extremity of the eastern reef. 
Tanna Island. In front of the Missionary-house, at the west landing-place. 
Majambo Bay. Sandy bay three miles south of Captain Owen’s “north point.” 
Simon’s Bay. Position of the Erebus and Terror. 
Cape of Good Hope. Magnetic Observatory. 
