| (Signed) | I have, &c. Robert Fitz-Roy, Commander. |
To Lieut. Thos. Graves,
Commanding His Majesty's schooner Adelaide.
| Sir; | Beagle, Port Gallant, 19th June 1829. |
It is my direction that you put yourself under the orders of Lieutenant Skyring, and co-operate with him in the execution of the service on which he is about to be employed.
Mr. Kirke, with a boat and five men, will be sent to assist.
I have, &c.
(Signed) Robert Fitz-Roy.
To Lieut. Thos. Graves, Commander.