Orders to USS Pawnee, April 19, 1861

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

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