k. C. Drum to Charles McDermit, March 31, 1862

Maj. CHARLES MCDERMIT, Second Cav. California Vols., Comdg. Fort Churchill, Nev. Ter. : Sir: Your dispatch relative to the detachment sent to Owen’s River was received this morning. It is the general’s desire, and you will so order, that Captain Rowe should command the expedition. This command will remain at Aurora until further orders from these headquarters. Should you desire furtber instructions as to the purposes of this expedition they wil be furnished you.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,