Letter

R, F. Maury, October 27, 1863

HDQRS. EXPEDITION AGAINST THE SNAKE INDIANS,

Sir: I have the honor to report the arrival of my command at this post on the 26th instant in good health and fair condition, Companies A and E, of my regiment, and H, of the First Washington Territory Infantry, took quarters at this post, and Company D, First Cavalry Oregon Volunteers, went into camp near here, from whence I have ordered it to repair to The Dalles on the 29th instant. Myself and staff will leave here for Fort Dalles as soon as practicable.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R, F. MAURY,
Oolonel First Cavalry Oregon Volunteers, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Fort Walla Walla, Wash. Ter.. Summary: Colonel R. F. Maury reports the arrival and deployment of his cavalry and infantry companies at Fort Walla Walla during the 1863 expedition against the Snake Indians.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1 View original source ↗