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Commandant Newton, United States Navy, to Lieutenant-Commander Farrand, United States Navy.

August 23, 1849.

Sir: You will be pleased to prepare the United States schooner Flirt, under your command, for sea with all possible dispatch. It is highly important that all possible dispatch and diligence be used in getting her ready.

I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,

  • JOHN THOMAS NEWTON,
    Commandant.
  • Lieutenant-Commandant Eben Farrand,
    Commanding United States Schooner Flirt, off Navy-Yard.