GODON, Rear-Admiral, Commanding South Atlantic Squadron to Alexander S. Asboth, March 1, 1867

Admiral Godon to Mr. Asboth

Sir: I have ordered the Wasp, Lieutenant Commander Kirkland, commanding, to Buenos Ayres, from which point, after receiving your communications for Mr. Washburn, he has been instructed to proceed without delay to Tuyuti. or wherever the headquarters of the allied armies may be, and to deliver the despatches to Mr. Washburn, detaining his vessel a reasonable time for any communications Mr. Washburn may have either for yourself or the government.

I have detained the Wasp here beyond the time I mentioned to you, as the French packet which arrived on the 27th ultimo was quarantined, and our mail was not delivered until the following day. There may be a mail for Mr. Washburn, which, perhaps, you can send in the Wasp by delaying her for a day.

I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,