Letter
William W. Mackall to D. McDougal, U.s. Navy, May 10, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, May 10, 1861.
Capt. D. McDouGAL, U.S. Navy, Commanding Mare Island Navy-Yard, Cal. :
CAPTAIN: I am directed by Brigadier-General Sumner to say that, since my letter to you of yesterday, further reflection on the offer therein brings him to the conclusion that a company of foot artillery will form a better force for the yard than the light battery, and he will, if the guard is wished by you, send the foot.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. W. MACKALL,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: San Francisco. Summary: W. W. MacKall informs Captain McDougal that Brigadier-General Sumner prefers sending a foot artillery company instead of a light battery to guard Mare Island Navy Yard.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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