HOFF, Rear-Admiral, Commanding North Atlantic Squadron to A. E. Borie, April 13, 1869

Rear-Admiral Hoff, commanding North Atlantic squadron, to Mr. Borie, Secretary of the Navy.

[37] Sir: In consequence of the Southwest Pass Bar, at the mouth of the Mississippi River, being partially blocked up by vessels aground, I did not deem it prudent to go up to New Orleans in this vessel; therefore I dispatched Fleet Captain de Krafft to that *place, for the purpose of obtaining as much information as possible in regard to Cuban expeditions fitting out.

I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of-his report,-by which the Department will observe that there seems to be no likelihood of any armed parties leaving that locality at present.

Very respectfully, yours, &c.,