While separated from TF17, Monaghan sent several messages to Nimitz and MacArthur, to allow TF17 to maintain radio silence (Cressman, pp. 103; Hoyt, pp. 127; Lundstrom 2006, pp. 181).
Ketika sedang berada jauh dari TF17, Monaghan mengirimkan beberapa pesan ke Nimitz dan MacArthur, sementara TF17 tetap mempertahankan pengheningan radio (Cressman, pp. 103; Hoyt, pp. 127; Lundstrom 2006, pp. 181).