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written under some misconception as to its scope^ was published in 
the Times/^ and I consequently addressed the following note to 
the President and Council : 
'•^February Wi, 1861. 
GtENTLEMEHj 
“ My instructions not having been read at the last meeting 
of the Society, and the allusions to the proceedings in the ‘ Times,’ 
stating my expedition to extend to the discovery of the sources 
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of the Nile, I fear many of the subscribers may be under a false 
impression respecting the real object thereof, and, at a future 
time, may express disappointment at my proceeding no farther 
in the interior than it will be possible for me to accomplish in 
the time agreed upon — viz., from November, 1861, until July^ 
1862. 
“With the greatest desire to carry out the instructions of the 
Royal Geographical Society and to satisfy every subscriber, I 
shall consider it a favour if the Council will publish a brief state- 
ment of my approaching expedition; with an explanation that 
the programme, as put forward in the printed circular, has neces- 
sarily been curtailed, owing to the amount therein stated not 
having been subscribed. 
“ Wishing to start fair, and on a satisfactory understanding 
with one and all of my supporters, 
“ Believe me, &c., &c., 
“ (Signed) J. PETHEEICK,” 
An agreement between the Royal Geographical Society and 
myself then took place, which, with the necessary instructions and 
subscription list, were published under the date of my letter in the 
“ Proceedings^^ (Vol. V., No, 1, page 40), and which, for the infor- 
mation of those subscribers who may not hav,e seen the “ Proceed- 
ings,’^ or who are not members of the Society, I quote in full. 
