estimation, will be in the best interests of the expedition. 
It is not presumed that your perogatives as "Head of 
Field Party" should conflict with the recognized authority of 
the captain of a vessel on the high seas, however, it is to be 
understood that the captains of the various vessels should cooperat 
with you to the fullest extent consistent with the safety of 
the crew and vessel in carrying out the general program of the 
expedition. 
(b) As financial officer for the expedition, all 
purchases or expenditures should either be made by you/ or 
approved by you and you should advise this office immediately 
in order that the books for the expedition can be kept up to 
date. 
(c) As officer of the mess you should require that the 
cooks of the three vessels keep you informed of the status of the 
food supplies aboard the vessels and no additional purchases should 
be made without your approval. 
(d) As fishery observer aboard the "Champion” you should 
follow the program recommended for this phase of the work and 
keep such records as are required. It will be your responsibility 
also to see that periodic packs of King crab are put up according 
to the attached instructions. Mr. .'allace should be able to do 
this in addition to his biological observations. 
RWH:vh 
R. W. Harrison, 
Technologist in Charge. 
