XVIII. MEMORANDUM OF PASSAGES FROM THE UNITED STATES TO RIO DE JANEIRO FOR EIGHT YEARS. VESSELS. PASSAGE. VESSELS 1834 13 55 4 60 0 0 2 53 3 49 51 10 10 51 8 52 10 5 48 4 47 5 8 49 5 50 10 51 6 50 10 49 4 52 9 51 5 05 51 7 51 62 48 12 59 10 9 45 650 9 55 8 58 9 62 7 61 12 63 10 55 9 61 8 60 8 63 3 56 56 6 52 3 61 6 55 9 46 7 51 50 1 62 4 55 2 55 9 52 4 51 8 58 11 58 11 62 7 50 8 55 9 47 8 52 4 49 6 51 6 51 8 52 8 547 58 6 58 8 57 8 60 8 51 75 53 PASSAGE. VESSELS. PASSAGE. LONGEST PASSAGE, 90 DAYS. VESSELS. AUGUST. SEPTEMB. OCTOBER. NOVEMB. DECEMB. MONTHLY PASSAGE. VESSELS. PASSAGE. VESSELS. PASSAGE. VESSELS. PASSAGE. SHORTEST PASSAGE, 29 DAYS.. AVERAGE. REMARKS. TO THE OFFICERS OF THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION. THE undersigned, in calling the attention of the officers of the squadron under his command, to their personal appearance, would observe, that in his opinion the example of some of them in this respect is not such as should indicate to the crews of the different vessels composing the squadron, the necessity which exists of the greatest attention being paid to their personal appearance and cleanliness, in conformity to the internal rules and regulations of the squadron. He has not been aware until recently of the extent to which the wearing of mustachios has been carried: they in most cases give a notoriety and appearance of want of attention to neatness, &c., which renders it impossible for the officer, with any degree of consistency, to carry the inspection of their men or divisions to that extent, which he considers absolutely necessary for the health and comfort of all. He believes it only necessary to appeal to the good sense of the officers in order to remedy their appearance, and feels assured that upon reflection they will see the like necessity and importance of preserving, in the first national expedition, the usual appearance, habits and customs of their own country. Very respectfully, CHARLES WILKES, Commanding Exploring Expedition. U. S. Ship Vincennes, At Sea, October 8th, 1838. U. S. Ship Vincennes, SIR, At Sea, November 1st, 1838. As some misapprehension may exist in relation to the use for which the reading-room, or forward cabin, is intended, I think it as well to briefly state my views respecting its uses, in which I have no doubt all will see the propriety of concurring. I view it then in the same light as the ship's library, or a place where every one may usefully employ himself, free from the usual interruption of the ship's duty, and not subject to other practices, which would cause interruption in the use of books. The accommodations, though not large, will with due respect and consideration for each other's views, be found to be ample, and will naturally prevent any one from appropriating exclusively its small conveniences to himself; or using its table for writing (intended for books and the facility of reference to them), as there no doubt exists sufficient room in the several apartments appropriated to the different officers for that purpose, without incommoding any one. You will therefore keep its use confined to these purposes, and not permit the issue of slops, &c., to take place in it. Respectfully, CHARLES WILKES, LIEUT. THOMAS T. CRAVEN, U. S. Ship Vincennes. Commanding Exploring Expedition. ORDERS FOR THE VINCENNES. THE following arrangements in regard to the scientific duties of the officers of this ship, will be adopted when in port. Lieutenant Craven will aid the scientific corps as Assistant Naturalist, when his duties on board can be dispensed with. Lieutenant Carr will be engaged with me in scientific duty at the observatory. Lieutenant Johnson, will perform the duty of first-lieutenant during the absence of Lieutenant Craven, and will be excused from night watch when so engaged. The officers will be divided into watches for duty on board ship, at the observatory, and elsewhere, as follows: 1st watch, Lieutenant Johnson and Passed Midshipman Totten. 2d watch, Lieutenant Alden and Passed Midshipman Reynolds. 3d watch, Lieutenant Maury and Passed Midshipman May. |