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APPENDIX. A. 
The Icelandic colors* ordained by th^procla¬ 
mation, containing the representation of three 
split stockfish upon a dark blue ground, were 
shortly afterwards for the first time displayed 
upon the top of one of the warehouses of the 
town, under a salute of eleven guns from the 
Margaret and Anne, and were afterwards hoisted 
upon Sundays, and occasionally on other days. 
Mr. Jorgensen now, as much perhaps for the 
sake of finding what merchandise could be pro¬ 
cured, as for the purpose of seeing that his various 
proclamations were respected, accompanied by 
five of his soldiers, made a journey across the 
country to its most northern parts, in the course 
of which he was every where received with the 
kindest welcome, as well whilst his guard was 
with him, as on his return when only escorted by 
a single Icelander. In all places that he visited, 
the natives crowded about him to relate the 
impositions they were subjected to by the Danes, 
and to assure him of their satisfaction in the 
prospect of being freed from their tyranny. 
During the time that he was occupied in this 
expedition, Mr. Phelps was employed in execut¬ 
ing a part of his Excellency’s orders, by putting 
* The true and old ensign of Iceland is a slit cod or stock¬ 
fish, environed by an oval garland. 
