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INSTRUCTIONS
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Western Party one mile from the Barrier Edge and thirty miles from Cape Crozier.

'You will of course travel light on such a journey, and remember that fresh food can be obtained at Cape Crozier. A sledge sail should help you.

'From Cape Crozier you should make for Hut Point, where shelter and food will be found pending the freezing over of the bays to the north.

'Should you be unable to land in the region of King Edward's Land you will be at liberty to go to the region of Robertson Bay after communicating with Cape Evans.

'I think it very possible that a suitable wintering spot may be found in the vicinity of Smith's Inlet, but the Ship must be handled with care as I have reason to believe that the pack sometimes presses on this coast.

'Should you be landed in or near Robertson Bay you will not expect to be relieved until March in the following year, but you should be in readiness to embark on February 25.

'The main object of your exploration in this region would naturally be the coast westward of Cape North.

'Should the Ship have not returned by March 25 it will be necessary for you to prepare for a second winter.

'In no case would it be advisable for you to attempt to retreat along the coast. Seals and penguins should be plentiful and possibly some useful stores may remain at Cape Adare, but the existence of stores should not be regarded as more than a possibility.

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