William S. Ketchum to Operations On The Pacific Coast. Cuap. Lxii, August 14, 1861

SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
August 14, 1861.
No. 146. } San Francisco, August 14, 1861. * * * * * * *

3. Maj. William S. Ketchum, Fourth Infantry, is authorized on an emergency to direct the movements and concentration of the troops stationed at New San Diego, Camp Fitzgerald, and those under his immediate command at San Bernardino on such points as he may deem necessary.

By command of Brigadier-General Sumner:

Assistant Adjutant- General.
San Francisco, August 14, 1861.

Fourth Regiment of Infantry, Camp Sumner, Cal.:
MAJOR: It is reported from authentic sources that there is much disaffection toward the Government in the southern part of this State,
and the object of placing you with your command at San Bernardino is to repress with a strong hand any organization to resist or impede