Letter
Colonel Lippitt to Douglas, April 27, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT,
Fort Humboldt, April 27, 1862.
Captain DOUGLAS, Second Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Fort Anderson: CAPTAIN: In consequence of the weakening of the force at Fort Lyon and the withdrawing of the troops at Riley’s, you are expected to extend your operations so as to include the district lying between Redwood Creek and Mad River.
By order of Colonel Lippitt:
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Fort Humboldt.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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