HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, May 23, 1862

San Francisco, Cal., May 23, 1862.

(Via Carson City, Nev. Ter.) Capt. GEORGE F. PRICE, Comdg. Company M, Second Cav. California Vols., Susanville: CAPTAIN: Your letter of the 18th instant from Carson City is received. The general commanding directs me to say that he is extremely gratified by its perusal, and that he fully approves of all you have done and purpose to do. The propriety of going to Susanville is left entirely to your own judgment. l I am, respecttully, your most obedient servant, R. W. KIRKHAM, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.