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San Francisco. Cala. May 24. 1868. Dear General.

 The tables of distances that I send you by this mail, are compiled from the best information to be obtained, but of course they are only approximately correct. I have asked Capt. White to verify them.
General Halleck intended leaving here on last Victoria Steamer for Sitka,  but could not get a satisfactory answer as to terms from the only boat at that time available from Victoria northward. We may start sometime next month.

Mr. unclear unclear starts from Vancouver on 1st. proximo for Kenary?. It goes by Steamer to Port Crambie, Puget Sound, and then on Barque "Torrent".

  Batteau G, sailed from here on 2nd instant, in Barque "Atlanta", for Kodiak.  Smedberg, who went with them, may return via Sitka.  We have heard of the establishment of Forts Tongass and Wrangell.
  Fry is still suffering from an affection of the eyes, and is not doing much duty. Some affection of the optic nerve I believe. He is getting better however.