“Genoa, 31st August, 1855.
“1.—In the last days of September and beginning of October, a steamer will pass to the eastward of the Convent (i.e., the prison), where are the birds (prisoners), having one white streamer flying from each mast, or from one mast, which streamer will be hauled down for some moments, and then hoisted again when it is at its nearest point to the island.
“2.—The steamer will proceed on her course and run out of sight.
“3.—On the night of that day she will return, and approach the Convent as nearly as she can with safety, without chance of discovery.
“4.—At midnight she will send her boats to the island, and they will proceed towards the place already fixed upon in the plan.
“5.—The boats will not touch the shore, but will wait off till a light is shown from the beach, when they will approach within hail.
“6.—The password from the Nuns is the name of the friend of Louison (i.e., Panizzi).
“7.—The password from the boat will be the name of Louison’s father (i.e., Luigi).
“8.—If the Nuns be prevented coming to the beach between twelve and four o’clock that night, the steamer will put to sea, and return again at the same hour, and the same process will be repeated.
“9.—If the second attempt fails, the matter must be deferred.