Copy of a Letter from Lord Grenville to the Lords Commissionersof the Admiralty...', 11 February 1791 (Series 60.01) - No. 0005

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Lordships that a considerable degree of discretion must be left to the Officer commanding the Expedition, as to the best means of executing the Service which His Majesty has in view.

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     But as far as any general Instructions can here be given on the subject, it seems desireable that in order to avoid any unnecessary loss of time he should be directed not to pursue any Inlet or River further than it shall appear to be navigable by Vessels of such burthen as might safely navigate the Pacific Ocean.  But as the examination of such Inlets

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