Commence operations at once, particularly against the Spanish fleet. War has commenced between the United States and Spain. The naval force on the North Atlantic Station are blockading Cuba. I will arm, equip, and man vessel immediately. I have purchased the British steamer Zafiro, for supplies, for £18,000 sterling. Land all woodwork, stores, etc., it is not considered necessary to have for operations. I hope to get another steamer.* * * The receipt of telegram April 6 acknowledged, to expedite delivery. I have ordered three officers, 50 men from Monocacy to fill vacancies here. I have purchased Nanshan and I have engaged her crew. The receipt of telegram of April 4 is acknowledged. Detach and order assume command of each an officer. Enlist for special service, if possible, one year, unless sooner discharged, the crew of. Purchase immediately Nanshan and one more vessel for supplies. Can not be made after the outbreak of hostilities. I request the earliest information in order to conclude arrangements. Before the outbreak of hostilities can and would purchase this steamer. I have chartered the British steamer Nanshan, having over 3,000 tons of coal now on board. The Baltimore has been ordered to proceed to Hongkong, upon the arrival of the Mohican at Honolulu, with ammunition for the Asiatic Station.įill up with provisions purchased on station then how many days provisions have you on hand? How much soap and tobacco shall I ship?Ĭan you purchase immediately supply steamer? What will be the cost of? Keep full of coal-the best that can be had. In the event declaration of war Spain, your duty will be to see that the Spanish squadron does not leave the Asiatic coast, and then offensive operations in Philippine Islands. Order the squadron, except the Monocacy, to Hongkong. Retain until further orders the crew of the squadron whose terms of enlistment have expired.
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