Richd. Drum to Rvol L, Pt I, May 27, 1862

Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Infantry Washington Territory Volunteers,

SIR: The general commanding the department directs me to say that Colonel Cornelius with the companies of his regiment not already disposed of can, under the circumstances, be sent to Fort Walla Walla. This command will proceed to The Dalles by water, and thence by land to Walla Walla.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, _