Letter
J. W. Hopkins to George B. Currey, March 1, 1864
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON,
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., March 1, 1864.
Capt. GEORGE B. CuRREY, First Oregon Cavalry: (Through Commanding Officer, Fort Walla Walla, Wash. Ter.) SIR: Your communication of the 24th ultimo, reporting your expedition to Snake River, is received. The general commanding the district desires me to express his gratification at the very favorable result of the expedition and at your prompt and skillful action in the matter. I am, sir,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. W. HOPKINS,
First Lieutenant, First Oregon Cavalry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
MARCH 24-APRIL 16, 1864.—Expedition from Camp Lincoln, near Canyon
City, to Harney Valley, Oreg., with skirmishes.
First Lieutenant, First Oregon Cavalry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
MARCH 24-APRIL 16, 1864.—Expedition from Camp Lincoln, near Canyon
City, to Harney Valley, Oreg., with skirmishes.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter.. Summary: J. W. Hopkins conveys the commanding general's commendation to Capt. George B. Currey for his successful and skillful 1864 expedition to Snake River during the Oregon cavalry campaign.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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