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R. C. Drum, U.s. Army to R. C. Drum, January 29, 1862
Camp Union Camp Union, January 29, 1862. MAJOR: I have the honor to report my arrival here on yesterday at 4 p.m., and have established, as per instructions, my headquarters…
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Letters to R. C. Drum
B. 1825 · D. 1909
Richard Coulter Drum was an American military officer who was Adjutant General of the United States Army from 1880 to 1889. In addition to serving in the Mexican-American War early in his career, Drum's experience included the American Indian Wars, support for the Union during the American Civil War, and the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Beginning as a private in 1846, he rose through the ranks to brigadier general before retiring in 1889. After retiring, he was vice president of the Aztec Club of 1847 from 1906 to 1907, and president from 1907 to 1908.
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81 letters
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, February 6, 1862
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., February 6, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, Headquarters Department Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: SIR: Since my last written communication,…
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Justus Steinberger to R. C. Drum, February 6, 1862
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., February 6, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, Headquarters Department Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: SIR: Since my last written communication,…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, February 18, 1862
Los Angeles, Cal. Los Angeles, Cal., February 18, 1862. Maj. R. C. Drum, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: I have the honor to ask that I…
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James H. Carleton to R. C. Drum, February 18, 1862
Los Angeles, Cal. Los Angeles, Cal., February 18, 1862. Maj. R. C. Drum, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: I have the honor to ask that I…
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Ib Jy Lippitl to R. C. Drum, March 27, 1862
Fort Humboldt Fort Humboldt, March 27, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, Department of the Pacific: MAJOR: Such was the state of the trails (being almost impassable) that the…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, March 29, 1862
l i Los Angeles, Cal. l i Los Angeles, Cal., March 29, 1862. Mai, R. C. DRUM, U.S. Army, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco, Cal. : MAJOR: Ishall send the two…
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James H. Carleton to R. C. Drum, March 29, 1862
l i Los Angeles, Cal. l i Los Angeles, Cal., March 29, 1862. Mai, R. C. DRUM, U.S. Army, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco, Cal. : MAJOR: Ishall send the two…
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Francis J. Lippitt to R. C. Drum, April 1, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, Fort Humboldt, April 1, 1862. MAJOR: On the evening of the 25th of March an express arrived from Areata reporting that the settlement at Angel’s ranch,…
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Brigadier-General Wright to R. C. Drum, April 5, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, April 5, 1862. No. 55. San Francisco, Cal., April 5, 1862. 1. During the absence of Maj. Richard C. Drum on inspection duty…
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and Assistant Quartermaster, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen to R. C. Drum, April 12, 1862
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, April 12, 1862. Brigadier-General WRIGHT, San Francisco, Cal. : The Secretary of War authorizes the completion of the Washington Territory regiment, Colonel Steinberger. San Francisco,…
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Francis J. Lippitt to R. C. Drum, April 16, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, April 16, 1862. , Fort Humboldt, April 16, 1862. Maj. R. ©. DRUM, MAJOR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, April 17, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, Port Humboldt, April 17, 1862. y (Received 21st, 4,50 p. m.) Maj. R. C. Drum, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army : Dispatches left behind by steamer…
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Lieutenant-Colonel Second Cavalry California Volunteers to R. C. Drum, April 29, 1862
Camp LATHAM Camp LATHAM, April 29, 1862. Maj. R. C. Drum, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco: MAJOR: Inclosed I have the honor to forward a report of my expedition to Owen’s…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, April 29, 1862
Camp LATHAM Camp LATHAM, April 29, 1862. Maj. R. C. Drum, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco: MAJOR: Inclosed I have the honor to forward a report of my expedition to Owen’s…
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Geo. S. Evans to R. C. Drum, April 29, 1862
Camp LATHAM Camp LATHAM, April 29, 1862. Maj. R. C. Drum, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco: MAJOR: Inclosed I have the honor to forward a report of my expedition to Owen’s…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, May 10, 1862
Fort Yuma, Cal. Fort Yuma, Cal., May 10, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal. : MAJOR: I inclose herewith certified copies of letters…
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James H. Carleton to R. C. Drum, May 10, 1862
Fort Yuma, Cal. Fort Yuma, Cal., May 10, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal. : MAJOR: I inclose herewith certified copies of letters…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, May 12, 1862
Fort Yuma, Cal. Fort Yuma, Cal., May 12, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco, Cal. : MAJOR: Inclosed herewith please find a copy of a letter* written…
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James H. Carleton to R. C. Drum, May 12, 1862
Fort Yuma, Cal. Fort Yuma, Cal., May 12, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco, Cal. : MAJOR: Inclosed herewith please find a copy of a letter* written…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, May 13, 1862
Fort Yuma, Cal. Fort Yuma, Cal., May 13, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: Please inform me without delay if by any…
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James H. Carleton to R. C. Drum, May 13, 1862
Fort Yuma, Cal. Fort Yuma, Cal., May 13, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: Please inform me without delay if by any…
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A E. E. Eyre to R. C. Drum, May 14, 1862
Pima Villages, Ariz. Ter., May 14, 1862. MAJOR: I have the honor to inform you of the death of Second Lieut. James Barrett, late of the First Cavalry California Volunteers,…
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Unknown to R. C. Drum, May 14, 1862
Fort Yuma, Cal. Fort Yuma, Cal., May 14, 1862. Maj. R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: If it shall prove that Pesqueira has made…