Letter
R. C. Drum to H. M. Black, May 10, 1864
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, May 10, 1864.
Col. H. M. BLAcK, Sixth Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Dist. of Humboldt :
SIR: The general commanding desires me to say that he is well pleased with the zeal and gallantry displayed by the officers and men of your command engaged in the several Indian scouts in the District of Humboldt. All are deserving of great praise, but the activity of Captain Hull, Second Infantry, is particularly praiseworthy.* The example of Captain Hull should be followed by all.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. C. DRUM,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
No. 3.
Reports of Maj. Thomas F. Wright, Sixth California Infantry
Assistant Adjutant-General.
No. 3.
Reports of Maj. Thomas F. Wright, Sixth California Infantry
ForT HUMBOLDT, CAL., February 21,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: San Francisco. Summary: R. C. Drum commends Colonel H. M. Black and his command for their gallantry in Indian scouts in Humboldt, highlighting Captain Hull's exemplary activity during the 1864 military operations.
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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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