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were picked up at sea, saving them from the danger they were exposed to, and paying them on 

 hoard of his vessel every care and attention. 



Besides giving a full account of the whole affair to Her Majesty's government, suhjoining 

 a copy of the document from Captain J. J. Boyle above referred to, in order that Her Majesty 

 may appreciate justly the services rendered on the occasion by the said captain to Her Majesty's 

 subjects, it is my duty to express to the commander of the transport "Southampton," to Com- 

 modore Perry, and to yourself, my sincere thanks, in the name of my sovereign, in that of those 

 natives, and in my own, for the humanity, philanthropy, and generosity you have all used 

 towards those unfortunate people in saving their lives, and for the careful attention with which 

 they were provided with everything that was necessary. It affords me great pleasure in repeat- 

 ing again my thanks, begging that you will transmit them to all those that have had anything 

 to do on the subject in question, and I beg to request of you the favor to grant the necessary 

 orders for the delivery of said natives to the captain of this port, who has got my orders to 

 receive them. 



Please receive the assurance of my high consideration and esteem. 



Kemaining, dear sir, your obedient servant, 



EL MAEQUES DE NOVALECHES. 



Captain Joel Abbot, 



Commander of the United States ship Macedonian. 



Captain Abbot to the Governor General. 



United States Ship Macedonian, 



Manila bay, August 16, 1854. 



Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your excellency's despatches, dated 14th 

 instant, in reply to my letter of the 12th, and I beg to tender my thanks for the readiness 

 shown by your excellency in sending replies thus early, which in a few days I shall have the 

 pleasure of delivering to my commander-in-chief. 



With reference to the case of the murder, at Santa Mesa, of the two Americans, it is with 

 great satisfaction that I learn that your excellency's attention had been already given to 

 it, and that the investigations of the courts have resulted in the condemnation of several 

 persons participators in the bloody tragedy. The two still at large, of whom your excellency 

 speaks, will, I hope, be brought to justice. My commander-in-chief, Commodore Perry, will, 

 without doubt, be very happy to learn that the particulars of the case have been sent to the 

 government of her Majesty the Queen, and probably already transmitted to the government of 

 the United States. 



The flattering compliments which your excellency kindly bestows upon the officers of the 

 "Southampton" and the squadron generally, in the rescue and care of the six natives, already 

 delivered to the captain of the port, in compliance with your excellency's expressed wishes, will 

 he fully appreciated, accompanied as they are by the demonstration of your excellency's benevo- 

 lence and goodness of heart in extending to these unfortunates your paternal care and solici- 

 tude. 



