Letter
John S. Mason to Tehama House, June 1, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON,
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 1, 1861.
COMMANDING OFFICER, Fort Dalles, Oreg.:
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 30th ultimo in relation to the detention of Captain Black’s company. I am instructed by the colonel commanding the district to say in reply that under the circumstances of the case you are authorized to detain Captain Black at The Dalles not later than Monday, the 10th instant. ;
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. S. MASON,
First Lieutenant, Third Artillery, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen,
BENICIA, June 2, 1861—5.45 pem. Maj. D. O. BUELL, U. S. Army,
Tehama House :
First Lieutenant, Third Artillery, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen,
BENICIA, June 2, 1861—5.45 pem. Maj. D. O. BUELL, U. S. Army,
Tehama House :
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter.. Summary: John S. Mason authorizes the commanding officer at Fort Dalles to detain Captain Black's company until June 10, 1861, following instructions from the district colonel.
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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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