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XXXV. 



GENERAL ORDER. 



The undersigned, commanding the Exploring Expedition, has de- 

 ferred acknowledging the great gratification he has received from the 

 reports of the commanders of the different vessels respecting the 

 officers and crews, during their late arduous cruise, and takes this 

 opportunity, not only to offer them his thanks, but to assure them that 

 he has duly represented the same to the government ; and feels great 

 confidence that in the coming service they will show an equal alacrity 

 and obedience to their officers, and a determination to carry out the 

 views of the government and the country. 



Charles Wilkes, 

 Commanding Exploring Expedition, 

 U. S. Ship Vincennes, 



June 15th, 1839. 



XXXVI. 



U. S. Ship Vincennes, 



Harbour of Callao, June 20th, 1839. 



Sir, — 



In consequence of the changes which have become necessary in the 

 Exploring Squadron (under my command), you are hereby appointed 

 commander of the United States Schooner Flying-Fish, one of the 

 vessels attached to the same, until further orders. 



Your compensation will be the same as the lieutenants commanding 

 schooners on the coast survey, when the Exploring Squadron left the 

 United States, which will include all expenses while on shore and 

 afloat. 



I have appointed Passed Midshipman Knox an Acting-Master, with 

 orders to report to you for duty on board the Flying-Fish. 



I am, &c, 



Charles Wilkes, 

 Commanding Exploring Expedition 

 Lieut. Com. R. F. Pinkney, 



U. S. Schooner Flying-Fish. 



