Letter
R. W. Kirkham, April 28, 1862
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, Cal., April 28, 1862.
COLONEL: Thesteamer Senator will sail from this city for San Pedro on Saturday morning next (the 3d proximo) at 9 o’clock. The general commanding directs you to come down with your command destined for the southern district by Friday’s boat. Arrangements have been made with the California Steam Navigation Company for the men to remain on board their boat Friday night, but the men must bring one days’ ration in haversack. The Senator will ration the men going from here.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. W. KIRKHAM,
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: San Francisco, Cal..
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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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