[676] *Mr. Preston, Secretary of the Navy, to Commodore Parker, United States Navy. [Strictly confidential.] Navy Department, August 9, 1849. Sir: Though the Government has no precise information, yet it…
Mr. Preston, Secretary of the Navy, to Commodore Parker, United States Navy. Navy Department, August 14, 1849. Sir: The United States steamer Alleghany, under the command of Lieutenant W. W.…
Mr. Preston, Secretary of the Navy, to Commodore Parker, United States Navy. [Confidential.] Navy Department, August 23, 1849. Sir: Inclosed herewith you will receive duplicate of confidential instructions addressed to…
Commandant Newton, United States Navy, to Commodore Parker, United States Navy. August 27, 1849. Sir: I herewith inclose for your information a copy of a letter of the 23d instant,…