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APPENDIX. 
Schooner Sea-Gull, one of the vessels attached to the Exploring 
Squadron (under my command), until further orders. 
Your compensation will be the same as the lieutenants command- 
ing brigs and schooners on the coast survey, when the Exploring 
Expedition left the United States, which will include all expenses 
while on shore or afloat. 
I have directed Passed Midshipman Reid to report to you. 
I am, &c, 
Charles Wilkes, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
Lieut. Com. T. T. Craven, 
Valparaiso. 
U. S. Ship Vincennes, 
Valparaiso, June 1st, 1839. 
Sir, 
You will remain at Valparaiso until the arrival of the schooner 
Sea-Gull, one of the vessels of the Exploring Squadron, expected 
here hourly. 
On her arrival, you will supply her with all possible despatch by 
requisitions on the navy agent, with all the outfits, rigging, stores, 
and provisions, (which you cannot more conveniently obtain at 
Callao), when you will proceed direct to Callao ; where you will find 
me, or orders with the navy agent, directing your further movements. 
You will also procure any funds you may require from the navy 
agent on requisition and receipts, and will furnish me with a state- 
ment of the amount received and disbursed during your separation. 
It is necessary you should join me at Callao, as soon as practicable. 
I trust, therefore, you will have every article ready to be put on board 
the Sea-Gull the first day after her arrival, and sail the succeeding 
day. 
I have requested our consul, G. G. Hobson, Esq., to afford you 
every facility. 
I am, &c, 
Charles Wilkes, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
Lieut. Com. T. T. Craven, 
Valparaiso. 
