Richd. C. Drum to Salem S. Marsh, June 4, 1862

Capt. SALEM S. MARSH, Second Infantry, U. S. Army, Commanding Escort at Fort Walla Walla, and Fort Benton Wagon Road Expedition, via Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter. : SIR: The orders withdrawing the escort to Lieutenant Mullan’s party having been revoked, the general commanding the department desires

* Seo p. 1106, t See next, ante. See p. 55.

you to continue on this duty with the men under your command. You will continue to make your returns and reports to these headquarters, even though you pass beyond the limits of this military department. You will notify Lieutenant Mullan of the generas orders on this subject.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,