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Hon. WIN. B. PRESTON, Sec. of the Navy.
Mr.. Preston TO the Secretary qf State.

Navy DEPARraENT, April 8, 1S49
SIR In compliance with the request contained in
your letter of the 10Th March ultmo have the honor
to transmit herewith copies Of all the correspondence
in this department relating to the proposed employ
ment by the German government OF officers of the
American navy and also respecting the equipment at
New York, OF the Germanic steamer United States"
These papers will exhibit the action already had by
this department upon the subject and the condition in
which the matter now stands.
The department was induced to revoke its former
order, Ito afford facilities for fitting out the steamer
above referred toy with view of avoiding all violation
Of neutrality between the German empire and the
government Of Denmark, which we are informed were
at that period in state of hostility to each ether and
p asre q bose, tho
ton Of the armistice then existing between those
dent servant, VIM BALLARD PREsTON.
Hon JOHN NJ. CLAYTON, Secretary Of State
The Secretary Of The Nary to Com. Parker
NAVY DEPARTMENT, washington, Dec. 10, 1S4S.
SIR; Mr. Donelson the Minister Of the United States
has addressed the Secretary of State communion
tiop accompanied by certain correspondence the
subsct of the desire of the Germanc Confederation to
secure the temporary services of some of naval
officers in building up the German navy. The Presi
dent, duly sensible of the high compliment thus paid
to our navy and animated by desire to cement the
friendship Germany and the United States is anxious
to comply with the request far he lawfully may
He does not consider that, the law stands he
has any authority to permit officers Of navy to
enter the service of any foreign prince State He
therefore desires that correct information may be pro-
cured In detail that II may be determined whether he
will ask authority from Congress to allow officers
on furlough in such service subject of
to be recalled at the pleasure of the of the
United States 1t is subject Of pride that naval
officers much attached to service that they
would be unwilling to resign their commissions to enter
The United States have always commended for the
freedom OF the seas and will be happy to every
nation maintain sufficient naval force to protect
their commerce. and sustain those liberal principles of
the laws Of nations which founded in the equal
directions, without detaehng you from your present
duty, to give you leave of absence from your COM
Frankfort and report to Mr. Donelson the Minister Of
the United States. You will frankly and
reservedy with such functionares he refer you
to- and inform yourself fully and in detail what is
desired by the governments what service will be
lions how many and Of what rank will thew desire the
services of officers of the American navy? It may be
desirable that the object well the particulars of
your visit and its results, shall be considered conf
dential You will communicate unreservedly with Mr..
Donelson and follow his advice this subject show
ing him this instruction. You will return to the
United States with the least practicable delay after
mPshpg the object of your visit and report fully
to the Department.
The Navy Agent at New York will pay you one thou
sand dollars to cover your travelling expenses, for
which you will account according to law.
A copy Of Mr.. Donelson's communication Is sent
toyou
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Commodore F. A. PARKER, U. S. Navy, Boston.
Com. Parker to the German Minister Of Commerce and
Marine.
FRANKrcnr. oN.THE- MAINn, January 10 1912
instructions honorable
ny of the Navy is the following passage, which, al
though read to yesterday as desire to carry back
to my government distinct answers to the questions
contained in 1t, have the honor to lay before you
in writing
'You will converse frankly and unreservedly with
such functonaries he Mr. Donelson, may refer you
to- and inform yourself fully and in detail to what
is desired by the government what service will be
pected for what length of time, and what condi-
tons; how many and of what rank will they desire the
services Of officers of the American navy"
have the honor to be, with the highest consdera-
% he'd nj ant
FoxALL A. Parker, U. S. Navy.
To his Excellency M. Duckwtz,
Minister Of Commerce of the German Empire, &c.
Com. Parker to the Secretary Of the Nary.
FRANKFORT N-THE- MAINE GERMANY, Jan. "a 1S49.
SIR: In my letter of the 14th in slant from Berlin
gave you account of my movements to that time.
STA, at the palace of Charlottinburg, FIVE miles from
Berlin and the next morning left for this place in
papy with Mr.. Fay, Secretary OF Legation, where we
arrived late at night on the 18th. The next day
waited the President of the Council of State Won
Henry Gagern, and the Minister Of Commerce and Ma
had long and free conversation with these gentle
men in relation to the creation of navy for Germany,
and addressed official to the latter gentleman
to what required wished from the officers of
the American navy; copies OF which have the honor
herewith to transmit
found that little nothing had been done for the
creation OF navy no laws passed for its government
and no one seemed to understand what would be the
plans to prevent the blockade of their ports, in the
event of renewal Of the with Denmark although
that seemed to be the principal object with all Pre-
had been purchased, (the Britannia and Acada which
are now fitting at Liverpool vessels One steamer
Is authorised to be purchased in the United States
Mr. Duckwitz informed me that several German steam
ers would be procured and some gunboats
This is all the force so far as can learn which they
nave 10 oppose to the Danish navy consisting at this
time Of 035 guns and 9755 part OF this force
consists of five line of battle ships Of 81 each
AS the armsticc expires on the Goth of next March,
1t appears to entirely out OF the question that
many can bring any force to contend successfully
against Denmark, and can field for any Ameri-
msplf onutr in fha
German navy at this time
tabished Prince Adelbert cousin to the King of Prus
sia) will undoubtedly be at the head of the navy But
if am not much mistaken that event cannot and will
against the king and princes
this state of things it seems to me it would be I'M
wise for the officers Of the American to have any
thing to do with Germany until the central power is
established. except in the way Of advice.
expect to leave here tomorrow Tor England, and
shall embark on the 10th February. for the United
States. and will then in person. explain to you
fully the present state Of affairs in Germany.
have the honor to be, sir. very respectfully, your
obedient servant FOXALL A. PARKER,
49, Captain U. s. Navy.
Secretary # the Navy Washington.
The German Munster Of Commerce and Marine to Com.
Parker.
FRAsEroRr-oS. THE. MAINE, January Is. 1s49
SIN hao the honor to receive your note dated 10th
Instant wherein have the Kindness inquire what
Is desired by this government in respec to naval asss
lance You are pleased to make the following ques-
lions: What service will be expected? For wbaG length
Of time' On what conditions How many and of what
rank will they desire the service Of officers Of the Ame
Tican navy!
beg TO answer these questions in regard to the off,
wanted
One commodore to be promoted to the rank Of roar
aGnliial
One lieutenant or der according to the desire
Of the eoLnH13Ofe - Be at his deposition This ON
Ger mUst f5~ak tsleT The German the French Ian
gy--e.
Jss lisEf srGrts VINO shall be prom ,tcd 20 the rank
&C uuG,rt Tiny viii be put IN command Of three
ftss-l tatrJw
r. DeIonuuis wlsu will be- put ID charge q the COM
HsBe - la, amailcr steamboats, squadron Of gun
blaft a. L'u-ristittt commanding
Ittssly fnig I,ssod nip5hipneu wbotlaH b. prouot-
ed heed