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of them have well performed their duties.
  A country, of which hitherto almost nothing was known, has been thoroughly examined, large collections of the fauna and flora have been made, and forwarded to the Smithsonian Institute - Maps of the country, charts of the coast lines, and sketches and photographs of the natives and principal points of interest, are in our possession. The explorations have been conducted and concluded with the utmost care, and under circumstances of more than ordinary discouragement. Despite the natural difficulties of the country and the unknown character of the natives they were to meet, our young men have pushed forward the work. submitting to the hardships and braving the dangers of Arctic Winters, they have remained faithfully a their posts, and given to the world new examples of perseverance and energy. Whether facing the chill blast from the icy pole, doubtful whether the Indian's hut shall shelter, or a cold sky bend over their slumbers in the long, dismal night - or tossed on the seething water of stormy Northern Seas in Tempest driven snows and cutting sleets, they have, with scarcely an exception, resolutely discharged their duties. They are men, who have left pleasant homes and the cheering sunshine of their native and, to live in a desolation exiled from all that approaches civilization, or its comforts. Their conduct has been most commendable, and the value of their