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Sandalwood Bay, where you will again anchor. On your arrival 

 there, you will despatch your two boats to survey the south side of 

 the island of Vanua-levu, to continue the examination until they 

 receive further orders. 



You will have to calculate your time closely, as it is very important 

 that you should reach Amboa by the date mentioned. 



If Mr. London does not deem it safe for your ship to go to the 

 Asaua Islands, you will then proceed direct to Sandalwood Bay, by 

 such passage as you may deem best, taking Mr. London with you if 

 possible, as an extra pilot, to be employed in any vessel of the squadron 

 that may be deemed most suitable. On your arrival at Sandalwood 

 Bay, in case of your going direct from Amboa, your launch and first 

 cutter will be despatched to execute the survey before mentioned, 

 while, with your other boats, you will make a survey of the bay. 



At that anchorage you will await my arrival. 



If any accident should befall you, measures will be taken to inform 

 me as soon as possible. 



The regulation relative to the hours that the officers are required to 

 be on board the ships, will be strictly enforced. 



Wishing you a successful cruise, 



I am, &c, 



Charles Wilkes, 



Commanding Exploring Expedition. 



Captain Wm. L. Hudson, 



U. S. Ship Peacock. 



VII. 



U. S. Ship Vincennes, 



Ovolau, May 17th, 1840. 



Sir, 



The bearer, Connel, was present at the massacre of the crew of the 

 Charles Doggett ; he knows all the circumstances and parties con- 

 cerned, and may be of service to you, if you should conclude to take 

 any measures relative to her. 



It is earnestly to be desired that some steps should be taken to 

 obtain the chief, or perhaps destroy the town where the offence 

 occurred. Your own judgment will, however, be your best guide as 



