No. 636.
Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard.

No. 189.]

Sir: I have to inform you of the arrival of the French man-of-war Du Couëdic on the 9th and her departure on the 13th instant. The French ship of war Bison is expected.

H. M. S. Ready arrived here the 13th, relieving the Wrangler, the latter returning to Jamaica.

I have, etc.,

John E. W. Thompson.