Edwin V. Sumner to David A. Russell, September 8, 1861

Capt. DAVID A. RUSSELL, Fourth Infantry, Presidio, San Francisco, Cal. : CAPTAIN: I wish you to have all your command and baggage on the wharf at the Point at 9 o’clock precisely to-morrow morning to embark on the Active. On your arrival at San Pedro procure the necessary transportation, and proceed without delay to San Bernardino and report to Major Ketchum.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,