VI DEDICATION.

reason to believe) that, at a moment when economy had been less

imperative than it was at the period of our Expedition, we could

have extended our researches farther ; we feel convinced, at the

same time, that your Lordships would also, at a period more auspi-

cious than that which we allude to, have enabled us to prosecute

them with greater effect.

"With these impressions, we have the honour to remain,

My Lords,

Your Lordships’ grateful and obedient Servants,

HENRY W. BEECHEY,

FREDERIC W. BEECHEY.

Harley -Street, June, 1827.