Narrative of the surveying voyages of his majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle (vol.2- Appendix): between the years 1826 and 1836 : describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagles's circumnavigation of the globe

APPENDIX. 97 will probably find in this, as well as in more important things, that example is the most influential instructor. You must therefore take care to have a comfortable habitation yourself, furnished with all necessary articles for use, and kept clean and orderly. You will also fence in a piece of ground for a garden, and get it well stocked with the most useful vegetables ; and also surround yourself as quiclvly as possible with a plentiful supply of pigs> poultry, goats, &c. lliis, indeed, you will find absolutely necessary for your own future subsistence, as weU as with a view to the civilization and comfort of the natives. Captain Fitz-Roy will, we doubt not, afford you assistance in selecting a proper spot for your residence, and raising a dweUing upon it ; and also in procuring the requisite seeds and animals for your subsistence, and for the successful prosecution of your work. A very Hberal supply of European clothing, implements and tools, ironmongery, earthenware, &c., is included in your outfit. We trust that these general hints, with the information and assist- ance which you may acquire from Captain Fitz-Roy and the books with which you are supplied, will suffice to enable you to carry on your work with comfort and efficiency. You W'Ul have the kindness to vmte to Mr. Wilson, with full par- ticulars of your proceedings and prospects, by every practicable opportunity, sending your letters to Buenos Ayres, or any other point where they may be lilcely to get into a channel to reach England. In conclusion, I have only to add that Captain Fitz-Roy has very kindly and considerately offered to bring you back with him to this country, should circumstances, contrary to our anticipations, turn out to be such that you should deem it unadvisable to remain at Tierra del Fuego. Earnestly praying that the blessing of God may rest on you and your important and interesting labours, I remain, truly yours, D. COATES. No. 6. Memorandum of Agreement made this eleventh day of September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, between Mr. James