Unknown to Charles G. Hubbard, May 29, 1862

First Lieut. CHARLES G. HUBBARD, Second Infantry California Volunteers,

LIEUTENANT: Upon arriving with the detachment under your command at Mattole Valley you will encamp where in your opinion you can most effectually afford protection to the settlers against the inroads of hostile Indians, this being the principal object to be kept in view in your operations. Atthe same time you will by careful reconnaissance endeavor to ascertain 1f any considerable bodies of Indians are in that vicinity, and report promptly to these headquarters what information you may acquire upon this subject. Should it appear to be necessary for an escort to the train upon its return Lieutenant Flynn will at your request furnish the same. By order of Lieut. Col. James N. Olney:

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,