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observation to the several points referred to in the en- 
closed memorandum, as those upon which it is desirable 
to procure information. You will exercise your own 
discretion as to landing on the several parts of the coast 
which you may explore ; but on all occasions of landing, 
you will give every facility to the botanist, and the other 
scientific persons on board to pursue their inquiries ; and 
you will afford them such assistance in the pursuit as 
they may require. If the place selected for landing 
be in any way remarkable in itself, or important from 
being at the mouth of a river, or a harbour, you will 
take care to leave some evidence which cannot be mis- 
taken of your having landed, either by erecting a flag- 
staff, or sowing some seeds, or by resorting to any other 
means which may at the time present themselves. 
You will not fail regularly to keep a journal of your 
proceedings, and to note down your observations, as they 
from time to time occur, transmitting home by every 
opportunity intelligence of the progress which you have 
made, and of the leading events which may have be- 
fallen you. 
66 I have the honour to be, Sir, 
Your most obedient, humble servant, 
(Signed) BATHURST. 
To Lieut. P. P. King , R.N. 
