Antarctica: Early Expeditions: 1882 Transit of Venus, French Astronomical Missions to Patagonia, (July 11) four page explanation of the mission to Carmen, Patagonia under command of Henri Perrotin and the necessary movements of the vessels "La Bourdonnais" and "Villarino", submitted for approval by the Argentine Naval Minister, together with covering note, both written and signed by noted diplomat Charles Rouvier, charg̩ d'affaires at the French Legation in Buenos Aires, with official translations.