US Presidency
1803

On your arrival on that coast endeavor to learn if there be any port within your reach frequented by the sea vessels of any nation, & to send two of your trusty people back by sea, in such way as shall appear practicable, with a copy of your notes: and should you be of opinion that the return of your party by the way they went will be eminently dangerous, then ship the whole, & return by sea, by way either of cape Horn, or the cape of good Hope, as you shall be able. As you will be without money, clothes or provisions, you must endeavor to use the credit of the in 1881. to obtain them, for which purpose open letters of credit shall be furnished you, authorising you to draw upon the Executive of the in 1881.