No. 27

With reference to the letter No 19, which I had the honor of
addressing you on the 29th day of June last, I informed you, that,
for reasons therein mentioned, it was my intention to accompany Captain Prevost in Her Majesty's Ship "Satellite," on an official visit to the
Governor of Washington 
Territory, and that I would give him a draft upon
you for the expense of my passage to that place.

2. I have now to inform you, that after arrangements were made for
my departure, I was at the last moment prevented by urgent and
unexpected business; from carrying that intention into effect, and that
as little expense was incurred, I have not drawn upon you for the
passage.