R. Drum to Henry M. Black, April 23, 1864

Col. H. M. BLACK, i Sixth Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Dist. of Humboldt: SIR: The general commanding has read with much interest and satisfaction your report of the 7th instant, as also the accompanying

*See report of Capt. William E. Hull, May 15, p. 261.

reports of officers under your command, relative to operations in the District of Humboldt against hostile Indians. The energy and zeal displayed by both officers and men of the Sixth Infantry and Battalion of Mountaineers entitles them to the general’s warmest thanks.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,