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DESPATCHES TO THE 
among the hills, were very few in number — difficult to find — and 
very farm amongst the ranges. After most anxious and laborious 
search, I at last succeeded in finding a place about ninety miles 
(of latitude) north of Mount Arden, to which I can remove my 
depot, and from which I can again penetrate more to the north- 
ward. 
“ After an absence of sixteen days I rejoined my party under 
Mount Arden on the evening of the 21st July, and found they 
had safely received all the supplies sent for our use by the 
lVaterwitch. The latter has been detained until my return, for 
despatches, which I shall send down to-morrow, and on the 24th 
I intend to move on with my party to the new depot. I regret 
it is not in my power to afford more certain information as to the 
future prospects of the expedition, but where so little alteration 
has taken place, in the features of the country I have been ex- 
amining, conjectures alone can anticipate what may be beyond. 
From the very difficult nature of the country we are advancing 
into, our further progress must necessarily be very slow for some 
time, but I still hope that by patience and perseverance we 
shall ultimately succeed in accomplishing the object of the expe- 
dition. 
“ I have the honour to be, Sir, 
“ Your most obedient humble Servant, 
“ EDWARD JOHN EYRE.” 
h* To the Chairman of the Committee 
of Colonists for 'promoting the 
Northern Expedition 
“ Depot , near Mount, Arden, 
July 22nd , 1840. 
i( My dear Sir, — I beg to enclose a copy of the report of our 
proceedings up to the present date, for the perusal of his Excel- 
lency the Governor. By it his Excellency will perceive that the 
