Letter
Richd. C. Drum to Edward D. Baker, November 11, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, Cal., November 11, 1861.
Seventh Regiment of Infantry, Comdg. District of Oregon, Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter.: SIR: Captain Whittlesey’s letter* with inclosed petitions having been submitted for the consideration of the general commanding the
*See Logan to Whittlesey, October 18, p. 665.
department, I am directed to say that, notwithstanding the general fully concurs with the representations made therein as to the importance of retaining the regular troops in the District of Oregon, yet under the existing orders from the War Department he cannot authorize a suspension of their removal.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, :
RICHD. C. DRUM,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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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