Ay Oad, February 15, 1862

MAJOR: I have the honor to report that Company O, Ninth Infantry (Bissell’s), left this post yesterday to embark on the steamer Cortez, at or near Portland, for Camp Pickett. The arrival of the steamer the previous day gave us the first opportunity we have had since the receipt in January of your instructions of December 7, 1861, to carry them into effect. Assistant Surgeon Taylor went with the company. Actg:

essarily been detained here by the ice blockade, also proceeded by the Same opportunity to his post, Fort Steilacoom, to which he was assigned.

I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,