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unless from any accident he should find it necessary for his immediate safety to take shelter there, and in case of such an event, to continue there no longer than may be absolutely necessary - This restriction should also be strongly enforced on Capt Vancouver in order to prevent his having any communication with that part of the Coast comprized within the Lat abovementioned, and that part of South America where on his return home is he directed to commence his intended Survey. that any complains on the part of Spain upon this point may if possible be prevented.
From the nature of the service on which Capt Vancouver is employed a variety of circumstances may occur which may prevent his reaching the Port of Nootka during the ensuing Summer: - If it should so happen, or that he does not arrive there before the month of November, It will be proper that Lieut. Hergest should be directed to proceed from thence to Karakoa Bay, and