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observations of Lieutenant Chipp, and it has been thought advisable, therefore, to omit them from this work.
The thanks of the editor are due to Mr. James Gordon Bennett for his constant sympathy, interest, and aid; to Chief-Engineer Melville for his frequent assistance and special contributions; to the other survivors of the Jeannette for their cheerful and ready response to all requests for information; to Colonel W. B. Remey, Judge Advocate General U. S. N., and Lieutenant W. H. Jaques, U. S. N. Finally, the editor desires to acknowledge gratefully the consideration and kindness which her work has met with from the Secretary of the Navy and other members of the Department at Washington.
