The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-29
FRANKLIN SEARCH PARTY

Mr.. J. c. MoRrsoN's INSTRUCTIONS TO LIEuTFN-
ANT scHwATKA, coMhANDER OF THE
EoTHEN.
Tho following copy OF the letter OF instructions
which Mr. j. G. Morrison gave 10 Lieutenant SCH waiko,
the commander OF the Eohen. prior to that ofcer's
departure In search Of the relics OF SIR John
franklin
To Lieutenant FREDERICK SCHwArKA, COMMANDER of
Eothen Franklin Arctic search Party
SiR-As you are ABOUT leaving on our expedition, to
which you have kindly volunteered your services.
ana for when purpose leave OF absence has been
granted 10 you by the secretary OF War; At the re-
quest oil the Hon. Charles I. Daily, president OF the
American Geographical Society, !, the originator Of
TINS enterprise, think proper TO give you such in
tons with Arctic matters viii enable me 10, and
winch hope may prove OF some advantage 10 you
my ambition 10 ard IN discovering tho remains
OF Sir John Franklin aud Of bringing 10 light tue rec
ords OF his lsbors and those OF his party. In 1872
received information which considered reliable ana
Trustworthy and when led me 10 believe that those
o. sss death o. hose o.: and other
circumstances over which mad no control, was
competed 20 abandon inc project until last TALL when
vous reports aud strength encd my desire 10 assist 10
bringing 10 light those records Alter mature delib.
GRAFTON l arrived Ut tho CONCLUSION that the best
method 10 pursue in carry Ing out The project was 10
1T out search party in connection with whaling
voyage, SO III u the expenses might be hight, as had
not the means 70 carry out The project upon large
and extensive scale.
Circumstances over which l had no control pre-
ted me IRON bearing ths expense OF such cxpedi-
ton alone l then consulted tho Hon. Charles +.
DAILY Chief Justice OF Court oil Common Pleas ana
president OF the American Geographical Society, aud
TO whom great THANKS due, you are well aware,
for many kiadnesscs shown and the substantial as
sstance rendered US, who ADVISED to appeal TO the
pubic tor assistance 10 lifting out the expedition As
you arc no doubt aware Of me foregoing facts permit
TO suggest the to0wiDg:- Captain Thomas +.
Barry ordered 10 render you all assistance possible
He VIII orine you In communication with tho Esqui-
Nutn lau ,Ill MI nAta tnP
your expedition sufficient number OF uoss and ma
tves to accompany you on your long siedge Journey
l have selected tor you here Colonel William IL.
Glider, q competent mathematician splendid his
toran and soclaoe companion, to whom you Will sur
render your command IN Case you should meet with
sickness Or acciaents. have iurtner been fortunate
enough to obtain the services Of the most faithful
as your guide aud interpreter Joe's services TO the
expedition are Invaluable. Ba Kidd 10 him, and treat
INN AS you would your own relative, anu you may
rest assured that you fully conhde in him
trust yourself 10 his caro- and guidance The next
member OF your party is Henry W. Klutchack known
by Tor years He is civil engineer by profession.
well a competent draughtsman, and mis-
services viii % valuable 10 you in your
laDors. He also had two years. experience
the count try for which you about to sail The
last, but trust not the least, OF your party IS
young man named +. +. Viewers, VINO has been Tor
two years in tue Arctic regions. You viii add to
your party al Rspulsc Bay seven Esaumaux, such as
will be selected w Captain Barry aud .qullnaux Jve
Upon your arrival vi Repuise Bay you Will prepare
for your ialana journey BY building your sedgss aud
taxing such provsions az are necessary As soon as
King Wiilism's Land ana the GUT OF Booiha- Take
aaiy observations, ana Whenever you discover any
Whenever you shall make any discoveries you
will mark the same on the charts and mpor
tant discoveries desire " be nameu alter the Hon.
Charles Daily and his esmable wife, Mrs. Maria
Daily Any records you may think necessary Tor you
70 WEI on ass oS Ss..
Party, Frederick Schwatka In command; date,
latitude ana Longitude" TO DO directed to the
President oil the American Ge0graDhcst Society,
New York. U. 5. A. should you be fortunate In
finding the records, rsmalGs or relics Of Sir John
Franklin or his unfortunate party, as l have hopes
you WILL you.wli keep them IN yours and Joe's con-
troll aud The contents thereof shall DO Kept secret,
anu part thereof destroyed tempered with or lost
should you lnd the remains OF sir Joha Franklin or
any OF his party you Will take The same, have them
carpenter OF tue Eothen viii, before you start on
your scdge Journey prepare boxes necessary for tho
care Of relics. records or remains should you dis
cover the same. Whatever you may discover or o.
tain you will deliver TO Captain Thomas Barry, or
whoever stall be IN command OF the schooner Eotnen
or such other vessel rs may De despatched Tor you
You are now provisoned for cighteen months for
twelve men, snail next spring SEND out more provis-
prolonged you tor any Of the necessaries
oi ME. You viii be cAelul end economical with your
destroyed should tho expedition tor when 1t was
intended prove failure you viii do your best 10 make
II geographical SUCCESS as you wii DO compelled to
travel over great deal OF unex piored ntry
Let mo hear IRON you as often MS tue opportunity
offers ITSELF This tall send me letters by schooner
Lizzie r. Simmons OF New London; rene mber me TO
her COMMANDER, Captain James Burlington Jr., and
no will gaaiy deliver ~ mo anything you may wish
10 send. Keep strict discipline among your at
tho same time be kind 10 them; give them plenty OF
exercise aud particularly see lUat cleanliness Always
prevails among tnsm. Keep them Ia good splris, aud
you with hnd that these the best projectors u
scurvey prevalent In that country Further In
structions will be gwen you upon your arrival ~
Hudsons Bay by your cnici, Captain Barry.
May the Almighty bless your undertaking and crow
you with success, and may you be able 10 bring IA
light the lone sought Tor records vi Inc noble Franklin,
so That our beloved country may Ue proud OF Calm
ing you one oil its sons Very truly yours.
j. q. MORRISON,
Agent OF schooner Eothen and owners
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The following additional subscriptions to the Frank
lin Arctic search party are anuounced:-
From Mr. J. G. Bennett, scientific instruments, val
ued At 5000
From Mr. Tagabuc, Of Fulton street, this city eleven
spirit thernometers.
From I. X Thurb Z. one box Of Union coffee
From Or. Rudolph Fraenkc, $40
From IrIend IN Wall street, $50
IRON ). ID. Lcary. No. 70 William street, $40
From Joseph Maucn, ,ate secretary ., Captain c.
f. hall, board exploring ship Poiars. residing al
corner OF Delaney anu Allen streets, SO.
From Judge Charles Il. DAILY, drawing instruments
aud material
From Colonel James Lupdon, Wash ington, D. C..
charts.
From Professor j. l.. Nourss, OF the Uniied States
vsObscrvatory, cnarts ana valuable information on
Arctic travel
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