'The Expedition for the survey of the rivers Euphrates and Tigris, carried on by order of the British government, in the years 1835, 1836, and 1837; preceded by geographical and historical notices of the regions situated between the rivers Nile and Indus. In four volumes. With fourteen maps and charts, and embellished with ninety-seven plates, besides numerous wood-cuts. Volume the first.' [‎13] (24/905)

preface.
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was pleased to add to his commands these expressive words:
" Remember, sir, that the success of England mainly depends
" upon commerce, and that yours is a peaceable undertaking,
" provided with the means of opening trade: I do not desire
" war, but if you should be molested, due support shall not be
" wanting. You are to write from time to time, through Sir
" Herbert Taylor, for my information."
The Expedition quitted England the 10th February, 1835,
and having at length achieved the transport of the vessels from
the mouth of the Orontes to Bir, though unfortunately not
without the loss of eight men by fever, the descent of the
Euphrates was commenced on the 16th March, 1836; the
following being the allotment of officers and men:—
EUPHRATES STEAMER. I TIGRIS STEAMER.
103 feet long, 19 feet beam, 50 horse power. | 70 feet long, 16 feet beam, 20 horse power.
The Commanding Officer alternately in each vessel.
Capt. J. B. B. Estcourt, 43rd Light I Lieut. H. B. Lynch, R.N.
Infantry. I H. Eden, R.N.
t- , n tt. /-.i o xr i Lieut. R. Cockburn, R.A.
Dr. Staunton, R.A.
Mr. A. Staunton.
Mr. W. T. Thompson.
Mr. A. Hector.
Mr. W. Elliot, ) T
Mr. Ynsuf Sader, j ^terpreters:
Mr. A. Clegg, Engineer.
Lieut. R. B. Lynch, 21st Bengal N.I.,
on his way to India.
1 Non-commissioned Officer and
6 Gunners of the Royal Artillery.
1 Non-commissioned Officer of the
Sappers and Miners.
1 Carpenter.
12 Seamen.
Mr. John Bell left in charge at Port William.
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Lieut. H. F. Murphy, R.E.
Mr. E. P. Charlewood, R.N.
Mr. J. Fitzjames, R.N.
Mr. W. Ainsworth, Surgeon and
Geologist.
Mr. C. Rassam, 1 _
Mr. Said 'All, }
Mr. T. Hurst, Engineer.
Dr. Heifer, ] ^
Mrs. Heifer J
Serjeant-Major Wm. Quin, R. A,,
Storekeeper and Master-at-Arms.
6 Gunners of the Royal Artillery,
3 Sappers and Miners.
1 Carpenter.
13 Seamen.