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ern to the Plover should the baidars and whaler be un-
aVe to reach the Mackenzie. In conclusion, it is ad-
vised that, in case of a calm, whalers might be sent in-
stead of decked boats.
The following letter from Captain Kellett to Lieute-
nant Pullen accompanies Commander Moore's instruc-
tions to that officer:—
Her Majesty's ship July Herald, off Wainwright Inlet,
26, 1849. W
Sir,—As I consider that the orders which Commander
Moore has given you for the conduct of the interesting
expedition of which he has given you the charge to em-
brace all contingencies, I shall simply send you a few ex-
tracts from the printed papers connected with the Arctic
Expedition, as well as a few from the narrative of
Deese and Simpson's voyage rom the Mackenzie to
Point Barrow.
A few points in your orders will, I consider, require
your immediate decision on your arrival with the beats
off Point Barrow,
The first and most material point is, on arriving .at
Point Barrow, to decide whether you will push for the
Mackenzie in the light boats, and send back the launches
(having filled up from them with provisions). I hardly
think it possible to go half way to the Mackenzie and get
back to join the Plover, but consider it very practicable
in light boats to go direct there. Simpson, you perceive,
did it in thirteen days, leaving Point Barrow on the 4th
of August.
Should you decide on returning, you should be south
of Icy Cape by the first week in September. So says
Captain Beechy, whose authority is not to be doubted.
Should you hove the heavy boats at Refuge Inlet as
a rendezvous, with an intention of rcturniog•to them.
you must bear in mind that I think it likely in the
middle of August, with the first westerly wind, they
will be obliged to leave it to escape being beset, and as,
to all appearances, Wainwright:a Inlet does not offer
refuge (it being barred at its entrance) they would be
obliged to run for Point Hope, where you should in-
struct them to rendezvous, and where, up to the 10th of
September, they may expect to meet this ship, or find
instructions for their guidance buried ten feet magnetic
north from a pole, or written directions on some con-
spicuous rock or cliff.
Should you get to the Mackenzie and not return this
year (which I think you should be most cautious in at-
tempting), and that you endeavour to return next year,
it will be necessary for you to be south of Point Barrow
early in August, 1850, to ensure meeting either this
ship or the Plover.
Trusting that you and your gallant little band may,
through the blessing of Providence, enjoy good -health,
and that your exertions on behalf of our countrymen
may be crowned with success.
I remain your very obedient servant,
H. KELLETT, Cap' ale.
The following two letters, bearing the same dates as
tIV) addressed to Commanee: Moore, afford a more
milder sed statement of Lieutenant's Pullen's position at

Schooner Owen, MondAy evening, July 30, 1849.
Danr Sir,—We have got thus fir very well, !nay the
r( it f c,er expedition prove as successfu!. We met the
main pacl(s in 71 deg 15 min. 58 see. north, much fir-
tt.sr south than I at all expected, from the mildness
o! to weather and the fine open sea. I have been un-
b.! •cesfal in my search for u place for the b,,ats; not
er,n Refuge Inlet, very shallow, and a very narrow

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