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[Circular.] 



NA VY DEPAR TMENT, 



SIR: 



I have to call jour attention to the enclosed copv 

 of a communication from the Treasury Department, to the 

 Consuls of the United States at various posts ; and to desire 

 that the objects of that communication may be promoted by 

 you, on all occasions, as far as may be in your powder. 



The Executive takes a deep interest in this matter, and, 

 by particular attention to it, you will probably confer a last- 

 ing benefit to the country. 



The letter of the Secretary of the Treasury is so full and 

 satisfactory, that no farther explanations seem necessary on 

 my part. 



You will be pleased to report to the Department what you 

 do in execution of this object, and return the papers to the 

 Department, when you are detached from the vessel which 

 you now command. 



I am, respectfully, &c. &c. 



SAM. L. SOUTHARD. 



