On the 8th I sent in a dray to Port Lincoln, with Mr.Scott's luggage, and those things that were to be sent to Adelaide, comprising all the specimens of geology and botany we had collected, a rough chart of our route, and the despatches and letters which I had written.

The boat was not ready at the time appointed, and Mr.Scott returned to the tents.

In the evening, however, he again went to the settlement, and about ten, P.M., he, and the man who was to manage the boat, went on board to sail for Adelaide.

I had been taken very ill during the day, and was unable to accompany him to the place of embarkation.

The following is a copy of my despatch to the Governor, and to the Chairman of the Northern Expedition Committee, embodying my reasons for going to the westward.
"Port Lincoln, October, 1840.
"Sir,--Having fallen back upon Port Lincoln for supplies, an opportunity has occurred to me of writing a brief and hurried report of our proceedings.