Richd. C. Drum to Francis J. Lippitt, January 6, 1862

Col. FRANCIS J. LIPPITT, Second Infantry California Volunteers, San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: Inclosed you will receive a copy of Superintendent Hanson’s letter to the general commanding the department.* You are desired to carry out as far as possible the suggestions contained therein. As soon after you have established your headquarters as the weather will permit, the general desires you to visit all the posts in your district and take early measures to remove the Indians to the reservations as soon as the superintendent is prepared to receive them. Full powers are given you to use all the troops for the purpose above indicated and maintaining the peace and quiet of the country.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,