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THREE YEARS IN THE PACIFIC. 



publishing them, believing that neither commander expected 

 to see them in print. 



H. M. Ship Dublin, 



Valparaiso Bay, 24th September, 1833. 



*«My Dear Gregory — 



I cannot allow the Falmouth to leave this coast, without ex- 

 pressing how much, individually, I shall feel the loss of your- 

 self, your officers, and ship. But it is not me alone, but all 

 my countrymen who feel it. Your attention and kindness can 

 never be exceeded. To you our trade and commerce are much 

 indebted, and 1 regret I cannot find words strong enough to 

 express the feelings of gratitude for the many obligations we 

 are all under to you. No ! my good friend, no Englishman 

 ever knew what distress was in the presence of the Falmouth, 

 or where she could reach to assist them. As senior officer of 

 the English squadron, I thank you for all your friendly com- 

 munications and assistance at all times, which I have reported 

 to my government. Individually, I am under the greatest ob- 

 ligations, and believe me, a most grateful heart thanks you 

 most sincerely for it. It may not be our lot to meet again 

 upon the service of our respective nations, but I trust, my good 

 and dear friend, we shall do so in private life, when the 

 greatest pleasure to me will be, to cultivate that sincere friend- 

 ship which has so happily subsisted between us. 



May you have a safe and quick passage home, and enjoy 

 all the comforts and happiness I wish you. I enclose you my 

 address, and I need not say how delighted I shall be to see 

 you and your family there, as well as any of the Falmouths. 



Believe me, my dear Gregory, 



'^Your very sincere friend, 



J. TOWNSHEND.'' 



U. S. Ship Falmouth, 

 Valparaiso, September 25th, 1833. 



"Mt Dear Sir — 



"From your Lordship's generous and friendly conduct to- 

 wards me, on all occasions, since I have had the honor and 



