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contained in the said letter, could not but be astonished that the 

 authorities had suffered an occurrence to take place that might be 

 deemed an infringement of the former consular premises. At the 

 same time that he was disposed to overlook that circumstance, he 

 desired that some assurance should be given that such an occurrence, 

 so contrary to the laws and usages of nations, should not be repeated, 

 and to warn them, through me, that it must not occur again. 



2d. Relative to the ill treatment of the crew of a whale-boat 

 belonging to an American vessel, in 1836, and the detention of the 

 boat at the Queen's boat-house, and the delay of bringing the 

 offenders to justice. Such acts must not occur again. 



3d. The consul of the United States will maintain and be ever 

 ready to aid the authorities in the execution and ascendency of their 

 laws, particularly as respects the deportment of American seamen ; 

 and every facility offered to other consuls should be extended to him 

 for the discharge of his duties, by assigning for his use a portion of 

 land in a suitable situation to enable him to perform his duties advan- 

 tageously, particularly as you invited the President to send him, and 

 requested that our vessels might visit your ports. 



4th. Relative to the inefficiency of the laws in regard to the appre- 

 hension of deserters from the whale-ships, and the absolute necessity 

 of providing a jail or place for their safe-keeping, until they can be 

 sent on board ; also, for the appointment of a proper police to watch 

 over and secure any offenders, otherwise it is impossible that the 

 consul can carry into effect the good intentions of the President, that 

 all who violate the laws may be punished and made examples of. 



5th. It has been represented that a law formerly existed or still 

 exists, exacting from seamen landing on this island the sum of thirty 

 dollars. 



If there is such a law it is extremely oppressive to them, as they 

 are under the protection of, to be taken care of, and sent away by the 

 consul as soon as convenient, agreeably to the laws of the United 

 States. Any such law should be revoked or amended. Seamen 

 elsewhere are exempted from such dues, unless they do not leave in 

 a reasonable time, or intend to become residents. 



The President and country entertain the fullest confidence that 

 justice will be exercised at all times to American citizens, and that 

 they will be safely guarded and protected in their rights secured to 

 them by treaty and assurances given them heretofore. 



The President will order vessels of war to visit these islands fre- 



