W. H. Gardner to G. Wright, U. S. Army, March 14, 1862

Brig. Gen. G. WRIGHT, U. S. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco : GENERAL: Your letter of the 13th instantis at hand. Ere receiving your communication owing to the arrival of the U. S. flag-ship Lancaster having placed a large force of marines at my disposal, I had contemplated returning the detachment of the U.S. soldiers stationed at this yard. I have ordered the sergeant in command to return by the steamer ©. M. Webber this day, and to report to the commanding officer at Alcatraz Island immediately upon arrival. With many thanks for the services of the detachment,

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