| Description | Final print proof of the instructions. The instructions cover the organisation of the expedition, including a breakdown of the men under the leader's command, as well as details of the various scientific observations the expedition is tasked with carrying out. The proposed route to and from the Antarctic is included, as are instructions for wintering in the ice. If wintering in the ice is not possible, alternative instructions for a landing party are given. The document includes placeholders for the signatures of the Presidents of the Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society, as well as the six members of the Special Committee. |