Justus Steinberger, was Colonel of the 1st Regiment Washington Territory Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. Born in Pennsylvania, before the Civil War he was employed as agent for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and the Adams Express Company in Portland, Oregon. On October 12, 1861 he was appointed as colonel, with authority to raise a regiment in Washington Territory and California. From May 5, 1862 - July 7, 1862 he was the commander of the District of Oregon. After the war, he was given a commission as a major in the regular army in 1866, serving in the pay department. He was killed after being thrown from his horse at Helena, Montana in October 13, 1870, and was buried at Fort Shaw.
WAR DEPARTMENT, October 12, 1861. October 12, 1861.* Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, Washington, D. 0.: SIR: At the request of Col. W. H. Wallace, late Governor of Washington Territory, you are…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., April 5, 1862. Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Regt. Washington Territory Vols., San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: A telegraphic dispatch from the Adjutant-General…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., April 28, 1862. Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Infantry Washington Territory Volunteers, under orders for Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter.: COLONEL: After assuming command…
ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ADVANCE GUARD, CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS, May 12, 1862. Novas 4 Pima Villages, May 12, 1862. I. Company B, First Cavalry California Volunteers, now in advance of this post,…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., May 12, 1862. Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Infantry Washington Territory Volunteers, COLONEL: The general commanding has directed one company of – Colonel…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., May 31, 1862. Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Infantry Washington Territory Volunteers, SIR: The general commanding the department approves your letter of instructions…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., June 4, 1862. Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Regiment Washington Territory Volunteers, SIR: Inclosed you will receive letter of instructions to Captain Marsh,…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., June 12, 1862. Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Regiment Washington Territory Volunteers, SIR: The general commanding the department desires you to relieve the…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., June 16, 1862. Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, First Regiment Washington Territory Volunteers, SIR: The general commanding the department desires you to give the…