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command, and that I disclaim all intention of interfering with their 

 execution ; but while I make this avowal, I must at the same time, 

 as I feel myself in duty bound, state, that I object to any informal or 

 arbitrary punishment being inflicted upon any under my command, 

 without the due observance of the forms provided for by treaty 

 stipulations. 



I am, &c, 



Charles Wilkes, 

 Commanding Exploring Expedition. 

 To Governor Kekuanaoa, 



Oahu. 



