South with Scott by baron Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans Mountevans
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Should you decide to stay I hope that Pennell may be able to supply all your requirements. Should you decide to return please inform Priestley that he is at liberty to stay at Cape Evans for the second winter. The same invitation is extended to yourself should you wish to see more of this part of the continent. We could not afford to receive more of your party. Should you not have returned from your sledge trip in time to meet the "Terra Nova" when she bears this letter, you will understand that the choice of staying or returning is equally open to you when she returns in March. In this case it would of course be impossible for any of your party to stay at Cape Evans. Should you see Pennell in February and decide to return, you could remain at your station till the ship sails north in March if you think it advisable. Being so much in the dark concerning all your movements and so doubtful as to my ability to catch the ship, I am unable to give more definite instructions, but I know that both you and Pennell will make the best of the circumstances, and always deserve my approval of your actions. In this connection I conclude by thanking you for the work described in your report of February last. I heartily approve your decision not to winter in King Edward's Land, your courteous conduct towards Amundsen, |
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