HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, July 29, 1861

San Francisco, July 29, 1861.

Capt. WILLIAM H. GARDNER, U.S. Navy, Commanding Navy- Yard, Mare Island, Cal. :

CAPTAIN: I have telegraphed to-day to keep the Shubrick in commission, as she may be wanted at any moment for the protection of the coast. I think this application will be granted, and therefore I hope you will think proper to delay dismantling the ship till we get a reply.

Very truly, yours, : E. V. SUMNER, Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding.