...you the statement of Paymaster's Clerk Henry H. Fanning, relating to the disaster to the Columbia. I have the honor to be, sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant, JOSEPH E. DE HAVEN, Lieutenant Commander. Acting Rear-Admiral SP LEE, Commanding North Atlantic Blockading...

...themselves worthy of the high character borne by our countrymen, and the navy to which they belong. T have the honor to be, sir, most respectfully your obedient servant, CHARLES WILKES, Com'g Exploring Expedition of the United States. To the Hon. James K. Paulding, Sec'y of the...

...United States for having shown so friendly an interest in the creation of a German naval establishment. I have the honor to be, sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant, RQENNE, Hon. JOHN Y. MASON, Secretary of the Navy of the United States. Secretary of the Navy to Baron...

...emergencies, deserves my highest commendation. We are in want of coal, provisions, and ammunition. I have the honor to be, sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant. H. WALKE, Commander, US Navy. Flag-Officer AH FOOTE, Commanding US Naval Forces, Western Waters. PS...