Letter

R. C. Drum to H. M. Black, May 18, 1864

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,

Col. H. M. BLACK, Sixth Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Dist. of Humboldt: Sir: The general commanding is gratified to observe the activity and zeal displayed by Captain Hull, Second Infantry California Volunteers, and Sergeant Wheeler of Captain Hull’s company, on a-recent scout and engagement with the Indians on Eel River. They deserve and receive the highest praise for their conduct on the occasion referred to.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. C. DRUM,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
No. 5.
Reports of Capt. Thomas Buckley, Sixth California Infantry.
CAMP BIDWELL, CAL., April 1, 1864.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: San Francisco. Summary: R. C. Drum commends Captain Hull and Sergeant Wheeler for their exemplary conduct during a recent scout and engagement with Native Americans on Eel River in 1864.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1 View original source ↗