As it will be seen by the record of the Board, that many of those examined have been rejected, I beg leave to propose that the names of such as passed may not be published by the Department, since it would be the means of exposing the other candidates, whose misfortune we sincerely lament; for apart from their profession, they are all worthy men, and have our warmest esteem.

     In the discharge of its duties, the Board has acted with perfect harmony, in consequence, as I conceive, of its having been governed by the most liberal principles; and I am fully persuaded, that the work so happily begun, will be productive of incalculable benefit to the navy. I have the honour to be, very respectfully &c