ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, February 9, 1861

February 9, 1861.

No. 5. Fort Dalles, Oreg., February 9, 1861.

I. Captain Whittlesey, First Dragoons, with twenty-nine men of his company, mounted and equipped for the field, will cross the Columbia River at Dalles City and proceed without delay to Big Island and adjacent country, for the purpose of finding and chastising the Indians who have recently stolen horses, mules, and other property from the whites on the Umatilla River, Willow and Butter Creeks. Should any property be recovered from the Indians, it will be restored to owners, as far as practicable, or brought to this post. Captain Whittlesey will take with him twelve days’ rations for his command, and not less than sixty rounds of ammunition per man.

II. The quartermaster’s department will furnish twelve mules, equipped for packing, and employ one guide and five packers to accompany Captain Whittlesey

W. SCOTT KETCHUM, Major Fourth Infantry, Commanding Post.