APPENDIX. 



U. S. Ship Peacock, 

 Saluafata Bay, 



February 25th, 1841. 

 Sir, — 



You will take charge of the boat expedition against the towns of 

 Saluafata, Fusi, and Salelese. 



Your party will be divided into three divisions : you will take 

 charge of the first, accompanied by Lieutenant De Haven ; and 

 Lieutenant Emmons, assisted by Passed Midshipman Davis, will take 

 charge of the second division ; Lieutenant Perry, assisted by Passed 

 Midshipman Harrison, will take charge of the third division, of re- 

 served men, and remain on the beach, for the preservation of the 

 boats, and to secure your retreat. 



You will give the most positive orders not to fire on the natives or 

 destroy life, unless the safety of your own party, or open and hostile 

 resistance on the part of the natives, make it absolutely necessary for 

 the discharge of the duty assigned you. 



I trust much to your discretion and prompt attention on the present 

 occasion, and that the men and officers placed under your command 

 may not be subjected to any unnecessary hazard or exposure. With 

 a sincere desire for your safety and success, 



I am, &c, 



Wm. L. Hudson, 

 Commanding U. S. Ship Peacock. 

 To Lieutenant Wm. M. Walker, 



U. S. Ship Peacock. 



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