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tenant Underwood. This was the earliest intimation I had of his 
being one of the sufferers. I raised him in my arms, and hope again 
was flattered—I thought I perceived him breathe. A native lay a few 
paces from him, badly wounded. I ordered him despatched; and with 
heavy hearts we bore our murdered comrades to the boat, and made 
sail for the schooner, which we reached in about an hour, at five 
o’clock p.m. 
Very respectfully, 
I am, sir, your obedient servant, 
(Signed) James ALDEN, 
Lieutenant, U. S. Navy. 
To Cuaries WILKEs, Esa., 
Commanding Exploring Expedition. 
eve 
U. S. Ship Vincennes, 
August 10th, 1840. 
Sir,— 
You will proceed and finish the survey of Natavi Bay, from Unda 
Point to the outside of Rambe Isle, thence to Somu-somu and the bay 
within Kea Island, and between it and Mount Cocoa-nut. At Somu- 
somu you will impress upon the chief that an active watch is being 
kept upon his conduct towards the missionaries; and if 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 Shylock 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. 
