| Description | From Christchurch to Sir Clements Markham. 21 Ecclestone Square, S.W.
"Cabled you fully Discovery morning report Wednesday per Reuter as instructed Scott desirous of reaching Lyttelton this season. Present position unsuited for more extended operations, will seek new quarters and continue work if ice breaks up too late for return north. Necessitry for relief ship next season imperativ. Bulk of Discovery English supply tinned food condemned balance with that transferred from Morning now being consumed. Kilsber twelve months symptons of scurvy observed during spring sledging but disappeared on return of men to ship. No anxiety need be felt if no further news of Discovery this season. All on board volumnteers in good health and spirits everyone happy and comfortable. Discovery excellent condition doctor advised Shackleton return will stay here until arrangements re stores completed. Shall require twelve months stores for both ships next season. Mulock volunteered for service in "Discovery" regret that owing to grave doubts of "Discovery's" release this season and shortness of provisions did not feel justified in extending cruise and risking detention in ice. Conduct of ships officers and crew highly satisfactory in every way Despatches due London May 16th per San Francisco mail Colbeck " |