Mr. McCulloch, collector, to Lieutenant Marshall.
Collector’s Office, March 26, 1819.
Lieutenant Marshall: Please to proceed with the cutter Active down the bay and look for the Buenos Ayrean brig of war Peuyeredou, reported by her commander, Captain Franklin, to this office as being now probably near Patuxent.
You will warn them either to go into port and enter the vessel, or to leave the waters of the United States, as they cannot remain in a situation where the interests of the United States are exposed in more ways than one. Whichever way they determine you will please to keep by them and prevent any vessel from boarding them till they arrive or go out, except the pilot-boat returning with the captain or others *having permission for the purpose, and especially prevent any vessel if carrying supplies. [113]
I am, sir your obedient servant,