Mr. McCulloch, collector, to Captain Webster.
Collector’s Office, December 13, 1820.
Sir: Please to proceed with the cutter Active, under your command, in company with the Buenos Ayrean brig of war Independencia del Sud to the capes of Virginia, for the purpose of preventing any improper communication with the shore or with any vessels which might convey to her supplies of arms, ammunition, or men. She is a public vessel, and therefore we have treated her with a little more respect than some others not bearing the same *commission. Her officers have also been particular in their manner, and well-behaved heretofore. [147]
If she goes into Norfolk you will then report yourself to the collector there, and resign your charge to the officers of that port, returning with the usual lookout on both sides of the bay, and as you find it expedient at this season.
- J. H. McCULLOCH.
- Captain John A. Webster.