Was to W. Seawell, August 29, 1861

Col. W. SEAWELL, Commanding Benicia Barracks, Cal. :

I wish you to encamp a company close to the new ordnance building and put a strong guard at the magazine.

Benicia Barracks, Cal., August 29, 1861.

Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. :

Str: In compliance with your order of yesterday and that of to-day from the commanding general by telegraph, I have ordered in camp two of the companies of the Sixth Infantry at this post—E, the company mentioned by you, and K, Captain Hendricksows. The former company will occupy close to the new arsenal, and the latter near the old ordnance buildings. If in thus disposing of these companies I have not comprehended the general’s wishes, please inform me.

I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,