HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFICO, July 29, 1861

San Francisco, July 29, 1861.

ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY, Washington:

I would earnestly recommend that the steamer Shubrick be kept in commission, as she may be wanted at any moment for the protection of the coast.

E. V. SUMNER, Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding.

WASHINGTON, July 29, 1861—6 p. m. General E. V. SUMNER, Commanding Department of the Pacific : Retain Capt. R. C. Drum at your headquarters and order Col. D. C. Buell to this city to report to the Adjutant-General. By order: L. THOMAS; Adjutant- General.