WM. F. Swasey, June 11, 1862

No. 72. Fort Humboldt, June 11, 1862. I. Lieutenant Davis will return to this post forthwith with his detachment. i II. With the remainder of the troops belonging to Fort Humboldt, Captain Akey will take post at such point near Arcata as will best enable him to protect that place and the neighboring settlements from attack, taking care to keep picket guards constantly posted on the trails or other approaches to the town. * * * * * * * * See pp. 1094, 88. tSee p. 1099. V. On his return to Camp Swasey, Lieutenant Flynn will at once take such measures as he may judge necessary for the protection of Hydesville and the neighboring settlements. He is authorized to use . for this purpose a detachment at Cooper’s Mills, if needed. VI. The detachments from Companies F and K, Second Infantry California Volunteers, including Lieutenant Dobbins’ command, will report to Captain Douglas, who will continue the operations in the field at his discretion until further orders. VIT. All Indian prisoners taken will be reserved as hostages for the return of the child captured at Daley’s Ferry. VII. Every white man found in arms among the Indians will be hanged on the spot. . Ta * * * * * * 3y order of Colonel Lippitt:

WM. F. SWASEY,