Letter
Hancock for his signature, and be so kind as to forward it and to Carleton, August 6, 1861
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL.
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL., August 6, 1861.
Major CARLETON:
DEAR SIR: Iinclose to you a letter for General Sumner, which will give you an idea of the state of affairs here. I think two companies of troops are needed here. I think in a little while life will be unsafe here. I do not know anything more than I have written to General Sumner, but if troops do not come here this town will be in the hands of secessionists. I consulted with Judge Boren and Doctor Dickey. They agree with me. Please write at once. I am going to find out all their plans if possible, and will write to you soon.
very respectfully, I inclose a petition, with the request of Judge Boren to present it to
Captain Hancock for his signature, and be so kind as to forward it and
oblige us.*
Yours, GC. Ab:
[Inclosure.]
oblige us.*
Yours, GC. Ab:
[Inclosure.]
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL., August 6, 1861.
Commanding the Department of California:
DEAR SIR: I have not yet learned the name of the officer or posts of
the soldiers ‘referred to in my letter of July 29. Last night the secessionists received reports from all parts of the State, and they were considered very favorable, particularly in Sacramento and Tulare County,
Commanding the Department of California:
DEAR SIR: I have not yet learned the name of the officer or posts of
the soldiers ‘referred to in my letter of July 29. Last night the secessionists received reports from all parts of the State, and they were considered very favorable, particularly in Sacramento and Tulare County,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: SAN BERNARDINO, CAL..
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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