ORDERS. 
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No. 14. 
[Order No. 2.] 
Camp Pierce, May 30, 1853. 
The astronomical and magnetic observations are intrusted to the charge of George W. 
Stevens, Esq., and Captain A. Remenyi, who will alternate daily in taking charge of each class 
of observations. Mr. Stevens will at first take charge of the astronomical, whilst Captain 
Remenyi will have care of the magnetic, and thereafter alternate each day. Both will assist 
in these branches of labor, and freely confer with and consult each other. 
Mr. B. E. Kendall, who is expected to arrive shortly, and one sapper, will be assigned to Mr. 
Stevens, and one sapper and Mr. Yekelfoleusy will assist Captain Remenyi. 
Messrs. Stevens and Remenyi are expected to instruct their respective assistants in the astro¬ 
nomical and magnetic observations, the use of instruments, and each to make a daily report in 
writing, while in camp, of their observations and labors, particularly stating the progress each 
man makes under their instructions, with the view to ascertain the character of the duties 
which such assistants are best adapted to perform. 
ISAAC I. STEVENS, 
Governor of Washington Territory , in Command of Expedition. 
No. 15. 
[Order No. 3.] 
Camp Pierce, May 31, 1853. 
Mr. Tinkham, with his civil engineers, will move off at 12 o’clock, with one common wagon, 
(to be replaced hereafter by a spring-wagon,) and the second mule team brought up on the 
Shenandoah, four well broken riding-mules, one good teamster, provisions for fifteen days, 
forage for five days, one wall and one common tent, two Colt’s revolvers, two Sharp’s and two 
ordinary rifles, with the necessary ammunition. 
Captain Gardiner will have Mr. Tinkham fitted out as above, so that he may move promptly 
at 12 o’clock. 
ISAAC I. STEVENS, 
Governor of Washington Territory , in Command of Expedition. 
No. 16. 
[Order No. 4.] 
Camp Pierce, May 31, 1853. 
If practicable, six wagons, with stores not needed till the main body reaches the crossing of 
the Mississippi, above Sauk rapids, will move early to-morrow morning, in charge of a suitable 
person to be designated by Captain Gardiner, should the weather be propitious ; it will be well 
to load the wagons, and do something towards breaking in the animals to-day. 
Instructions have been given to Mr. Lander to make arrangements for the crossing of the 
Mississippi, and the wagonmaster will, if practicable, move his animals across the river, and 
place them in a good camping ground to await the arrival of the main body. 
Suitable arms and ammunition will be issued to the train, and good care must be taken of 
the stores. 
ISAAC I. STEVENS, 
Governor of Washington Territory , in Command of Expedition. 
