view of the Strait, the main object being to make it a station from which
the phenomena of blizzards, etc., can be observed. Simpson, who was with
me in the West, will give you some idea of our impressions.

You will understand that neither of the above objects are of vital
importance.

On the proper date you will return to Evans Coves to pick up the
Geological Party.

I must assume that Campbell has been landed in the region of Robertson
Bay in a place that is fairly accessible at this season. If this is so I
think it is desirable that you should visit his station after leaving
Evans Coves to communicate fresh instructions to him.

Campbell was directed to be prepared to embark on February 25, and it is
probable that he will have returned a few days before that date.

In view of the return of the ship in 1912-13 I propose to give Campbell's
Party the choice of remaining another winter in their station under
certain conditions or of returning to New Zealand. Should they decide to
stay, the necessary stores for them can now be landed. Should they decide
to return, inform Priestley that he is at liberty to remain at Cape Evans
for a second winter if he wishes to do so.

Should the party be absent from the station you must leave the
instructions and return to McMurdo Sound. I do not think you should delay
beyond February 24 on this service.

You should be back in McMurdo Sound at the end of February or March, and