H. M. Black to R. Drum, April 7, 1864

COLONEL:

In order that the general commanding department may know what is being done within this district, I have the honor to inclose herewith all original reports of scouts, &e., as far as heard from for the month of March, made by the following-named officers, viz: Maj. T. F.

“See Whipple, May 6, ante, and Hull, April 30, ante. > Bee report of Sergt. Richard B, Harris, First Battalion California Mountaineers, p. 303.

Wright, Sixth Infantry California Volunteers; Capt. D. M. Greene, Sixth Infantry California Volunteers; Capt. T. Buckley, Sixth Infantry California Volunteers; First Lieut. J. P. Hackett, Sixth Infantry California Volunteers; Capt. EliCook, Sixth Infantry California Volunteers; Second Lieut. H. Hutton, Sixth Infantry California Volunteers, and First Lieut. K. Geer, First Battalion Mountaineers, California Volunteers. The scouts on the Klamath River, though not successful in capturing Seranaltin John, have had a very beneficial effect upon the Indians along that stream (Klamath), and I believe have made them our allies; all of which is very satisfactory, as important results may be expected from the same. Great credit is due both to officers and men for activity, energy, and zeal displayed in scouting over (to them at least) a new country, which I might say cannot be described, but must be seen and traveled over to know anything about it, particularly with the elements against them nearly all the time. It has been storming, rain and snow, every day but one since the 21st ultimo; snow on all the mountains several feet deep and streams all high. One train has been out nine days to-day from Arcata. I propose to return to Fort Humboldt as soon as the train arrives and the snow and streams will permit,

visiting Camp Iaqua and Boynton’s Prairie on my route if possible.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,