During the entire Presidential Cruise which has just ended, the 
fine and cheerful performances of duty by the Officers and ’men 
of this ship merits the highest praise. The President was exceed- 
ingly pleased and so stated many times. Some divisions were on 
the spot more often than others but all came through to the high- 
est degree of satisfaction. Nothing occurred to inconvenience 
the President during the entire cruise. The boat crews were all 
spoken highly of by the President and his Party for their out- 
standing performance. The Engineers did their part throughout; 
the boat engines functioned perfectly, and there was little smoke 
made. Of all the divisions the activities of the Presidential 
Party centered mostly in the 1st and 2nd divisions parts of the 
ship and they were always in fine shape. The Quarterdeck 
personnel lunctioned perfectly throughout as did the personnel 
of the Aviation crane. After the fine words of • praise tho' 
President has given this ship and its personnel, it is up to 
everyone to maintain the record throughout the year in order that 
he will at all times have reason to be proud of the ship, he 
has so often cruised on and may cruise on again this winter. 
% 
C.A. BAILEY, 
Commander, U.S, Navy. 
Executive Officer. 
