of such of the public vessels of the United States as may ever 

 touch at your port, to lend you their assistance towards 

 giving effect to the objects of this communication; as you 

 will perceive by the copy of his letter of instructions, which 

 is herewith enclosed for your information. It is believed, also, 

 that the Masters of the merchant vessels of the United States, 

 will generally be willing— such is their well-known public 

 spirit— to lend their gratuitous co-operation towards effect- 

 ing the objects proposed. 



I remain, respectfully, 



Your most obedient servant, 



(Signed Richard Rush) 



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