The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-11
The Illness Of Col king.-Correspondenoo witt
the Secretary OF the Navy.


NAVY D1rAsrassr, Dec. 80, 1884,
DEAR SIN have learned that Is your purpose 10
make voyage 10 Cuba for the benefit OF your health
which | regret TO learn Is much impaired TO
der this necessary The information brought To me is
mai yoa propose to take The mail steamer from New
you wish 10 embark board OF this vessel al Norfolk
l take the occasion afforded me by this communication
TO offer you such facilities 10 reach Norfolk II is In my
power supply, in the hope that you will find more
omiorsbe 10 proceed directly iron this city by the
Of the Potomac riyer. The steamer Fulton Is al
have given directions 10 have her pu, 10 condition 10
give you the best accommodation she afford, and 10
repair Immediately TO this port II you will be good
to intimate your wish upon this ublecl she will be
ordered TO be kept in readiness your
and 10 lake you TO Norfolk al any day you may suggest
trust my dear air. that you will Ind this cement an
agreeable one and that II may result In placing you
where health will be restored and in condition to be re-
turned 10 that elevated sphere OF duty which you have
been called by the voice OF the country That you may
long live 10 enjoy and remember the honors you have
deservedy the prayer my dear sir Of your friend
and obedlent servant,
JOHN p KENNEDY.
To Hon. VIM X. KING. Senator OF the United States.
WAsnISoroS. Friday, Dec 80. 1882
DEAR SIR Col King has received the letter addressed
to him Yesterday placing at his disposal the United States
steamship Fulton, TO take him to Norfolk with the
view of his being there transferred to OF tbs New
York and Chagres steamers for the purpose OF being taken
10 Havana He begs you will accept his thanks for this
liberal oher and tenders you his best
for the very kind terms in which It has been commuoi-
Gated.
Upon consulting with his physician to-day il has been
concluded that his situation is such TO render IL
ceedngy unsafe to subject him to the ncons OF
transfer from ship to another, admitting il
could be arranged that the two ships could meet
Norfolk at the same time. When to this added the
dscomorts and annoyances 10 which himself and family
would necessarily be exposed crowded Chagres
packet il has been deemed best that he should remain
he is unless other arrangements be made by
which these difficulties may be avoided
1t is very desirable, II IL be possible that Col King
should proceed Immediately TO Havana. Such is the adj
vice ct his physician and such is his most ardent wish
As the voyage from Norfolk 10 that port is but a short
that the kind offer already made be extended 10
embrace the entire trip, and thus avoid the transfer
which TO be the only obstacle 10 the accomplish.
ment of the object desired
Very respectfully, your obedien' servant
To Hon. JOHN P. KENNEDY. Secretary OF the Navy.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Jan. 4. 1883.
My DEAR SIR /: Lieutenant Murray arrived last night
with the Fulton which, being now al the navy-yard,
may be readily furnished with every convenience for the
accommodation OF yourself and family. il you should
Murray TO call and you, and to explain to you any
thing that may be necessary forming your dete rmina
He tells that in few days the vessel may be
suitably fitted up, and the only matter OF interest for
my note OF neutrality-suspicious. you may prefer TO take
this ship. with the risk OF such dkcomorts as have
spoken of, or TO wait for the Powhatan, which we
expect TO be ready for in the OF the fort
night.
If your condition this morning will allow you to
MIR. Murray, you may determine whether shall still
keep an engineer in waiting.
Very truly, my dear sir, yours, ;, ,
Hon. w. R. KING