Major:
I have written to Commodore Dornin requesting him to send a small steamer in pursuit of the "Harriet Deford," if he has one ready, and to permit Lieut. Smith and his guard to accompany her.
If Commodore Dornin can not send a steamer I have written to Colonel Newport, to request him to place a tug at your disposal.
You will please see that Smith goes in Command with sufficient guard and ammunition. If you want a Howitzer, send to C. O. Fort McHenry, or let the steamer stop there and get it.
Very respy. your obdt. servt.,
Samuel B. Lawrence,
A. Adjutant General.
To
Major Wiegel.
Commandant's Office.
Naval Station,
Baltimore, Apl. 5, 1865.
Colonel:
I regret that I have no steamer in the proper condition to start off; if we had it would be furnished promptly.
Very respy. your obdt. servt,
Thos A. Dornin,
Commodore.