Richd. C. Drum to Justus Steinberger, June 12, 1862

Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Regiment Washington Territory Volunteers,

SIR: The general commanding the department desires you to relieve the companies of Lippitt’s regiment (Second Infantry California Volunteers), now stationed in your district, as soon as possible, and order the same to Fort Humboldt. If it is possible, the general desires these troops landed at Fort Humboldt direct from Vancouver. 1f this arrangement cannot be made, the companies will come directly to this city and be landed on Alcatraz Island, where they will remain until transportation to Humboldt 1s procured.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,