P. Edward Connor to Colonel, November 6, 1862

COLONEL:

I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the report of Major McGarry, Second Cavalry California Volunteers, detailing the

12 R R—VOL L, PT 1 result of his expedition to capture guerrillas and punish Indians engaged in the late massacres on the Humboldt River, for the information of the general commanding the department. Iam satisfied from verbal information received from officers of the expedition that the Indians who have been punished were a part of those who had committed the late murders, and that the punishment was well merited. I hope and believe that the lesson taught them will have a salutary

effect in checking future massacres on that route.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,