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Richard C. Drum, December 9, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., December 9, 1861. COMMANDING OFFICER, Camp at or near Oak Grove: SIR: The general commanding the department desires you to hold and…
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Letters from Richard C. Drum
B. 1825 · D. 1909
Richard Coulter Drum was an American military officer who was Adjutant General of the United States Army from 1880 to 1889. In addition to serving in the Mexican-American War early in his career, Drum's experience included the American Indian Wars, support for the Union during the American Civil War, and the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Beginning as a private in 1846, he rose through the ranks to brigadier general before retiring in 1889. After retiring, he was vice president of the Aztec Club of 1847 from 1906 to 1907, and president from 1907 to 1908.
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Richard C. Drum to James H. Carleton, December 10, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Oal., December 10, 1861. Col. J. H. CARLETON, First Infantry California Volunteers, SIR: Immediately on your return to the southern district the general…
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Richard C. Drum to James H. Carleton, December 14, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., December 14, 1861. Col. J. H. CARLETON, First Infantry California Volunteers, SIR: I am directed by the general commanding the department to…