Mr. Wharton to Mr. Stevens.

No. 29.]

Sir: In connection with my No. 28.of the 9th instant I inclose herewith a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, dated the 10th instant, announcing that the U. S. S. Pensacola has been directed to proceed to Honolulu, and to remain there until further ordered.

I am, etc.,

William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.
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[Inclosure in No. 29.]

Mr. Tracy to Mr. Blaine.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of your letter of the 9th instant, inclosing copy of a dispatch from the United States minister to Hawaii, presenting the necessity of an American man-of-war at Honolulu, and to inform you that the U. S. S. Pensacola was directed by telegram, on the 7th instant to proceed to Honolulu and to remain there until further instructed.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

B. F. Tracy,
Secretary of the Navy.