you are, at such time as may be
most suitable for the purpose
(which may be seen on a reference
to M^r Dalrymple's Memoir, an
Extract of which accompanies
this) to proceed to and explore
the North West Coast of New
Holland, where, from the extreme
height of the Tides observed by
Dampier, it is probable that
valuable Harbours may be
discovered.

      Having performed this service
you are carefully to examine the
Gulph of Carpentaria, and the
parts to the Westward thereof,
between the 130^th and 139^th Degrees
of East Longitude; taking care to
seize the earliest opportunity to do
so, when the seasons and prevalent
Winds may be favorable for