from Commodore Parish to the effect that the Naval
Commander-in-
<
Chief is
of Her
unable to detach one
Majesty's Vessels for the service
of conveying the Thipwrecked,
Pelew Islanders to their native
· place .
I enclose also copics of ans application from the Master,
a British Vessel
as to the
of
necessity of his clearing at the Spanish Consalate before proceeding to the Pelus Islands,
and of the reply
advice.
which, by the
of my Executive Council,
I have caused to be sent to him.
derides
If the Master finally
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upons prosecuting his
I shall hope
inlended
to
voyage
arrange for the return Islanders by so favorable
opportunity.
of the
dav
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
No 2.
Your Lordships
onost obedient
humble Servant
Sandtina hetime
Administrator.
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