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SUPPLEMENT. 
is not a solitary one, and that it stands confirmed by individuals, 
who hold a high rank in the naval service of the country, we 
transcribe one of the letters received on the subject; abstaining, 
from very obvious reasons, from affixing the name of the writer. 
Southsea Common, Portsea, 
Sir, 25th Dec. 1884 
As an individual much interested in Arctic voyages, I have to 
thank you for publishing the account of Capt. Ross’ last voyage. 1 
have read the thirteen parts published, and never was such an ex¬ 
posure of quackery and humbug ;—things proper to be so served. 
Accident not long since threw the work in my way, and I have 
shown them to several gentlemen, and also many naval officers, 
who think it but due to yourself to suggest that you make it 
more known, and recommend most strongly, that you send the 
parts to the editor of the United Service Journal, who will doubt¬ 
less have it reviewed in that work, for the information of the 
profession. 
I am, Sir, 
Your most obedient humble servant, 
W. J. B. 
R. N. 
Having thus far discussed the question of the value of the ex¬ 
pedition, in regard to its scientific attainments, and the partici¬ 
pation which Capt. Ross had immediately with them, we shall 
proceed to the great and important point, viz. the discovery of 
the true position of the magnetic pole, commencing with an 
historical and scientific account of the different discoveries in 
magnetism, and their ultimate effect on the discovery of the 
true position of the magnetic pole. 
