Letter
Unknown to H. M. Black, June 20, 1864
San Francisco
San Francisco, June 20, 1864.
Sixth Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Dist. of Humboldt:
SIR: The commanding general has perused with much satisfaction
the report of Captain Miller of operations against the Indians in the District of Humboldt, and desires me to say that the zeal and bravery of the officers and men composing the captain’s command, particularly the conduct of Sergeant Wilson and his detachment, is worthy of all praise. Let all emulate the activity and spirit of these brave men and the Indian troubles in the District of Humboldt will soon be brought to a close.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
No. 15.
Report of Capt. George W. Ousley, First Battalion California Mountaineers.
CAMP ANDERSON, CAL., May 17, 1864.
No. 15.
Report of Capt. George W. Ousley, First Battalion California Mountaineers.
CAMP ANDERSON, CAL., May 17, 1864.
SIR: In compliance with Orders, No. 5, I marched at 6 a. m. the 7th
with twenty men and ten days’ rations; made my way up the east side
of this creek; camped at 3 p. m, at what is known as Indian Camp;
distance, fourteen miles, direction two points east of south. On west
with twenty men and ten days’ rations; made my way up the east side
of this creek; camped at 3 p. m, at what is known as Indian Camp;
distance, fourteen miles, direction two points east of south. On west
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: San Francisco.
Topics
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
View original source ↗