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every possible opportunity of transmitting one copy to 
Earl Bathurst, and the other to me for their Lordship’s 
information ; but you need not send duplicates by the 
same conveyance. And you will feel the necessity of 
writing by every opportunity to acquaint both depart- 
ments of your progress. 
You will remain on this service till you shall have 
examined all parts of the coast which have not been 
laid down by Captain Flinders, M. De Freycinet, or 
preceding navigators, or until you shall receive further 
orders. 
I am, Sir, 
Your very humble servant, 
(Signed) J. W. CHOKER. 
To Lieut . P. P. King. 
D owning-street , 8th of February , 181?. 
Sir, 
As His Majesty’s Government has selected you 
for the command of an expedition which is to be fitted 
out in New South Wales, for the purpose of exploring 
the yet undiscovered Coast of New Holland, and for 
completing, if possible, the circumnavigation of that 
continent; you will proceed with all practicable expe- 
