In obedience to this order I shall return by the first conveyance to England, when the joint energies of Commander Bullock and myself will be dedicated to the preparation of this ship for sea.

I will take with me Lieut.

Kell, Surgeon Galt, and Lieutenant of Marines, Howell--Mr.Howell and Lieut.

Stribling having reached this port a few days before me, in the British steamer Bahama, from Hamburgh, laden with arms, &c., for the Confederacy.

At the earnest entreaty of Lieut.