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timidity of some of those with him, arising from the novelty of the 
situation they were placed in. 
In consideration of the remarkable long confinement of Lieutenant 
Dale under suspension, and being fully impressed with the opinion 
of the Court relative to his good conduct and attention to the men 
during his detention on shore; he is restored to duty, and will 
resume his duties accordingly. 
The undersigned takes this opportunity to impress upon all under 
his command, the great necessity of adhering strictly to and carrying 
orders into execution, and of obtaining information relative to the best 
modes of surmounting difficulties before encountering them ; also, to 
provide themselves fully with the means necessary to execute orders, 
and all those who may be passengers in boats to abstain from inter- 
fering or giving advice, unless it is asked, as many delays and 
difficulties may thus be avoided. 
He cannot refrain from expressing the high opinion he has of the 
conduct of Lieutenant Hartstein; also of John Moore (quarter- 
master), Francis Williams (boatswain's mate), and Samuel Stretch 
(quarter-master), who volunteered in the attempt to afford assistance 
to the party on shore, and he desires to return them his thanks for 
their conduct. 
The Naval Court of Inquiry, of which Captain William L. Hudson 
is President, is hereby dissolved. 
Charles Wilkes, 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
U. S. Ship Vincennes, 
Callao, June 20th, 1839. 
XXXVIII. 
U. S. Ship Vincennes, 
Harbour of Callao, June 22d, 1839. 
Sm, 
We, the undersigned officers of the Exploring Expedition, under 
your command, respectfully take the liberty of addressing you on the 
subject of those officers who have incurred your displeasure in 
consequence of having been engaged in a duel; and whom, it is 
understood, you intend sending to the United States, with a recom- 
mendation to the proper authority that they may be dismissed the 
service. 
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