Letter
R. F. Maury, July 8, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY OREGON VOLUNTEERS,
July 8, 1863.
Camp No. 23, on Boisé River, Idaho Ter., July 8, 1863. SIR: I have the honor to report the arrival of my command at this place to-day, having marched 250 miles, estimated, from Fort Lapwai. This distance ight have been reduced to 225 miles, and rafting Payette River, opposite Bonny Valley, obviated, by continuing down the west bank of Lake or Middle Fork from the point where the trail first crosses it, six miles southwest of Fish Lake. The health of my command continues good, and the animals are in as good condition as could be expected.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. F. MAURY,
Colonel, Commanding.
Colonel, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Summary: Colonel R. F. Maury reports the successful 250-mile march of the First Cavalry Oregon Volunteers to Camp No. 23 on the Boise River, Idaho Territory, noting good health and animal condition.
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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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