Letter
R. W. Kirkham to Francis J. Lippitt, April 21, 1862
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, Cal., April 21, 1862.
Col. FRANCIS J. LIPPITT, Commanding District of Humboldt:
COLONEL: Your telegram of the 20th instant is received and submitted to the general commanding. He directs me to say that he will re enforce you by companies of your own regiment soon. LieutenantColonel Olney, with two companies, sailed for Humboldt on the 19th.
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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