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mander of the tVigate Essex, who, on the part of his govern- 

 ment, engages as follows, to wit : 



That himself, his officers and crew, will proceed to the 

 United States in the ship called the Essex Junior, as a 

 cartel, commanded by lieut. John Downes, of the United 

 States navy, and having a crew, consisting of the officers 

 and men named in the annexed list. 



That the said Captain Porter, his officers and crew, a list 

 of which is subjoined, w\\\ remain on board on parole, not 

 to take arms against Great Britain until regularly ex- 

 changed ; and that he pledges his honour to fulfil the fore- 

 going conditions. 



I therefore request, that the said ship the Essex Junior, 

 may be permitted to pass freely to the United States, with- 

 out any impediment — and that the officers commanding his 

 majesty's ships of war, as well as private armed vessels, 

 and all others in authority under the British government, 

 as also those in alliance with his said majesty, will give the 

 said David Porter, his officers and crew, and the crew of 

 the aforesaid ship called the Essex Junior, every aid and 

 assistance, to enable them to arrive at the place of their 

 destination. 



And as it may become necessary for the Essex Junior to 

 touch at one or more places for the purpose of obtaining 

 refreshments and supplies, it is requested, that in such case, 

 all to whom this passport may be presented, will give the 

 persons on board said ship every facility in supplying their 

 wants, and permit them to depart with her, without hin- 

 <i ranee. 



Given under my hand, on board his majesty's ship 

 Phoebe, at Valparaiso, April, 1814. 



(Signed) James Hillyar 



A^avy Department^ July IS, 1814. 



Sir, 



I HAVE before me your letter of the 9th, which has 

 been exhibited to the President, and received his attention. 



The conduct of the commander of the Saturn has excited 

 in his breast, as it must in every liberal and correct mind, 

 the most indignant feehngs. 



