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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 Charles Wilkes, Esq., 



Commanding Exploring Expedition. 



XV. 



U. S. Ship Vincennes, 



August 10th, 1840. 



Sm, — 



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 wdll 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. 



