Parker , Commanding Rome Squadron, Newport, Rhode Island to Commodore Parker, United States Navy, August 27, 1849

Commandant Newton, United States Navy, to Commodore Parker, United States Navy.

Sir: I herewith inclose for your information a copy of a letter of the 23d instant, from Commander V. M. Randolph, of sloop Albany, and a copy of my reply to same, dated 26th instant.

I also inclose a copy of Commander Randolph’s report to the honorable the Secretary of the Navy, dated off Ship Island, the 25th instant.

The Flirt is on the point of sailing, and I have furnished Lieutenant-Commandant Farrand with sealed orders, as in the case of the Albany and Water Witch, and in pursuance thereof he will join those vessels, and co-operate with their commanders.

I am, very respectfully, &c.,