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peated. Hyde is dismissed - there are worse left. I have some misgivings as to the [[underline]]early [[/underline]] success of an expedition with so many vile bummers on it as this and with no more methodical man at the helm.
  I am well and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
  I remain with regards to Gill and all the rest.
Very respectfully yours
Wm H. Dall
Please ask Mr. Gill to send me a copy of his fish papers  A poor man collecting in Tahiti