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If a few guns are fired upon the occasion and a suitable present made to the Chief of Tobacco, Blankets &c - I think iit would have a good effect.

  And meet the approval of our Govt.
Very respectfully yours

Geo, F. Emmens Capt. Cmmd U.S.S. Ossipee and Senior Naval Officer present

Brig. Genl. G. C. Davis Comd. G. Military forces at Sitka