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they should require any assistance that it is in your power to render 

 them, you will do so. 



From Somu-somu you will proceed towards Turtle Island, and 

 make diligent search after the crew of the Shylock, and if they are 

 found, you will afford them every assistance in your power, and at 

 the same time make examinations for the reef on which the Shy- 

 lock was wrecked. From thence proceed, with all despatch, towards 

 the Sandwich Islands. 



It is believed, in your route northward, you may reach the Samoan 

 Islands, where you will be enabled to get a supply of fresh pork; if so, 

 touch at Apia and see Mr. Williams. If he has not been enabled to 

 capture Opotuno, you will receive of him the articles left there, and 

 supply your crew amply with provisions. 



* On leaving the Samoan Group, there are said to have been seen a 

 group of islands, lying to the northward and eastward, about two 

 hundred and fifty miles ; these will lay in your route to the equator, 

 and you will run for them if time will permit you to reach the harbour 

 of Honolulu, without reducing the allowance. 



On your passage towards the Sandwich Islands, you may calculate 

 on making your easting under the equator, as westerly winds are said 

 to prevail at this season. 



The cooper of the Shylock is transferred to the Porpoise. 



Wishing you a pleasant passage, 



I am, &c, 



Charles Wilkes, 



Commanding Exploring Expedition. 

 Lieut. Com. C. Ringgold. 



P. S. You will procure sufficient provisions to complete your rations 

 for the crew, from any vessels you may meet with. 



Should you succeed in obtaining the chief Opotuno, you will keep 

 him safely on board the Porpoise until further orders, and will obtain 

 from the consul or missionaries all the evidence possible, relative to 

 his attacking any American citizens. C. W. 



