NAVY DEPARTMENT
April 19, 1861
To: Commander STEPHEN C. ROWAN, Commanding Pawnee
SIR : The Department desires that the steamer Pawnee, under your command, be prepared to sail without delay, and that all the officers attached to her be in immediate readiness. Commodore Paulding will join you with full instructions.
I am, sir, respectfully, etc,
GIDEON WELLES, Secretary Navy