HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, December 30, 1861

San Francisco, Cal., December 30, 1861.

Col. JAMES H. CARLETON, First Infantry California Volunteers, Comdg. District of Southern California, Los Angeles, Cal. : Str: The general commanding the department desires you to place the company of Second Cavalry California Volunteers going down on the Senator in camp near Los Angeles (Camp Latham), where it will remain until joined by the other two companies composing LieutenantColonel Evans’ command. Lieutenant-Colonel Evans is directed to report to you for instructions. RICHD. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant- General.