Office of the Historian

Mr. Blaine to Mr. Merrill.

No. 128.]
Department of State,
Washington, May 31, 1889.

Sir: Adverting to my No. 127 of the 27th instant, I have now to apprise you of the receipt of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, of that date, saying that the Adams, now fitting for service at the Mare Island navy-yard, was ordered some days since to proceed to Honolulu as soon as ready for sea.

I am, etc.,

James G. Blaine.