R. W. Kirkham to First Infantry Washington Territory Volunteers, May 6, 1862

Col. J. STEINBERGER, First Infantry Washington Territory Volunteers, Commanding District of Oregon: COLONEL: The general commanding directs me to say that he desires Colonel Cornelius with his six companies of Oregon cavalry, after concentrating in the Willamette Valley, prepare to cross the mountains to The Dalles as soon as the route is passable. Transportation (the allowance for the field) will be provided at The Dalles for his command to moye to Walla Walla, where the headquarters of Coionel Cornelius will be established. I am,

respectfully, your most obedient servant,