No. 87. (Copy) Mr. A. Ship Foremanes Shok Oahu, Sandwich Island, November 28th, 1840. Sir, I have the honor to inform you, that I have sent to New York for Ship Lancaster, One of Park’s boxes with living plants from the Sigi Islands, a list of which you will find herewith, and have requested the Navy Agent there to hold them subject to your order. I regret to learn that the seeds sent to you from Ota de Sanerio were lost by being placed in the hands of an irresponsible person, and I trust that these seeds from this place and the box of plants will not share the same fate. Much time has been consumed in gathering and preserving these seeds, and it will be a loss of credit to the expedition if it should fail to benefit the Country by the introduction of the many rare and valuable plants among this collection. I would recommend Treat Lercin of Belcher’s more as a suitable person with whom to instruct them, but he should be made to give assurances that proper care will be given to their cultivation. I have the honor To be Sir, Most Respectfully, (Signed) Charles Milkes Commander, Exp 9 (Exped.) By The Honorable D. H. Paulding, Lee 47, of this Navy