Letter
Henry Hancock to R. W. Kirkham, U.s. Army, May 26, 1862
Benicia Barracks
Benicia Barracks, May 26, 1862.
Capt. R. W. KIRKHAM, U.S. Army, Assistant Quartermaster and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: Sir: I have the honor to report to the general commanding that upon the departure of Col. P. Edward Connor this morning I assumed the command of this post, as shown by the accompanying order:
Hpgrs. BATTALION FOURTH REGIMENT California INFANTRY VOLS., Benicia Barracks, May 26, 1862. The commanding officer of this post, Col. P. Edward Connor, Third Regiment California Infantry Volunteers, having departed this day, the undersigned assumes the command. All existing orders will remain in force until countermanded by competent authority.
By order of Maj. Henry Hancock, Fourth Regiment California Infantry Volunteers:
JACOB AUSTIN,
First Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant.
First Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Benicia Barracks.
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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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