Unknown to Captain Black, August 29, 1861

CAPTAIN: I have received your communication of the 20th instant. The excitement in relation to our Indian affairs at the Cascades has subsided. The whole country in that region on both sides of the river has been thoroughly examined by Captains Black and Van Voast, and no indications of any bostile Indians discovered. As yet I have not deemed it necessary to ask for any volunteers, and if the company of the Ninth Infantry now at San Francisco could be returned to this district, I hope to be able to get along for the present.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,