| Description | Discussing Scott's prior communications on the subject of the relief ship, including instructions for the ship's commander. Wages for the men have all been attended to, and Mr Weymouth has sent in an account of the sale of stores left at Lyttelton. Outlines work done so far on observational data and specimens that have been sent back to England. The letter includes orders for Scott to return to England and not continue a third season of Antarctic exploration, as this is not financially feasible.
Includes various amendments made in pencil, including an additional sheet stating 'If you find it impossible to return to Lyttelton at the time specified above a ship will be sent to take you back in the next season'. A copy of the Antarctic Expedition General Accounts for June 1902 is included. |