NAVY DEPARTMENT
April 4, 1861
To: Commander S. C. ROWAN, Commanding U. S. S. Pawnee, Washington
SIR : You will proceed immediately with the U. S. steam sloop Pawnee to the navy yard at Norfolk, for the purpose of receiving a month’s supply of provisions. The commandant of the yard there will be directed to have them ready to be put on board immediately on her arrival.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
GIDEON WELLES