Richd. C. Drum to Second Infantry California Volunteers, May 27, 1862

Col. FRANCIS J. LIPPITT, Second Infantry California Volunteers, Commanding District of Humboldt, Fort Humboldt, Cal.: SIR: The department commander has directed Captain Stuart’s company to proceed to and establish a post on Smith’s River, north of Crescent City, and near to where the Indians have recently been located. A copy of the instructions to the captain are herewith inclosed.* The general desires that all the men belonging to this company now on detached service should be sent without delay either to Fort Ter-Waw or the point designated for the site of the new post; thence to their company.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,