Erasmus D. Keyes to Simon Cameron, September 27, 1861

Hon. S. CAMERON, Secretary of War: I take the liberty to introduce Colonel Wallace, delegate from Washington Territory, with whom I was acquainted while on duty in that country. The suggestions of Colonel Wallace in regard to preventing Indian devastations are valuable from his intimate knowledge of the country tributary to the sound and the Columbia River. I have discussed his plans with him, and I think them good if directed by a regular officer who knows the character of the Indians and the country. I am, sir, with high respect, your most obedient servant, `

E. D. KEYES,