[134] *Mr. McCulloch, collector, to Captain Webster, Baltimore.
Collector’s Office, January 8, 1820.
Sir: The South American brig of war Congressio de Venezuela being about to depart from this port, it will be necessary to examine her crew, and make report here if any difference in number and quality from what is permitted should be found. Persons thus improperly entered must be disembarked. Any addition to the force of the vessel in equipment and armament must be taken off before she can depart.
To enable you to perform the business aright, the report of the vessel at arrival, and the copy of her commission from court, are handed you with this. The latter, upon finding all right, you will please to deliver to the commander, on leaving him at the chops of the bay, whither it is proper to accompany him to prevent any illicit supplies going on board of articles of war forbidden by our neutrality.
With wishes for your pleasant run and a safe return,
Your obedient servant,
- J. H. McCULLOCH.
- Captain J. A. Webster.