Unknown to Thomas E. Ketcham, May 31, 1862

Capt. THOMAS E. KETCHAM, Company A, Third Infty. California Vols., Comdg. Fort Baker :

CAPTAIN: Your communication dated — is received. Any special charges against either officers or men for neglect of duty or tampering with the Indians at this post will, when forwarded to the lieutenant-colonel commanding, receive prompt attention. Measures have been taken to prevent any intercourse between the Indian prisoners and soldiers or citizens at Fort Humboldt. The lieutenant-colonel commanding desires that the order to send the Indian prisoners in your possession to this post be complied with as speedily as possible. You will report to these headquarters at what time the pack train and escort must be at Hydesville to take charge of the prisoners. If you deem it expedient you may retain a few of the Indians to be used for the purpose of bringing in others.

By order of Lieut. Col. James N. Olney:

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,