Letter

E. E. Eyre to R. C. Drum, December 12, 1861

Camp Latham, near Los Angeles

Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco, Cal. : =- MAJOR: I have the honor to inclose herewith copy of a letter received from Captain Fritz, First Cavalry California Volunteers, commanding

Camp Carleton, near San Bernardino, and my answer thereto. Lieutenant-Colonel West not having arrived, I took the responsibility of acting in the premises. Hoping my action may meet with your approval, I am, major,

very

respectfully, your obedient servant,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Camp Latham, near Los Angeles.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1 View original source ↗