San Francisco, July 29, 1861. ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY, Washington: I would earnestly recommend that the steamer Shubrick be kept in commission, as she may be wanted at any moment…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Merrier. Department of State, Washington, January 10, 1862. Sir: I have the honor of acknowledging your note, in which you speak, under instructions from Mr. Thouvenel,…
HEADQUARTERS ‘OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 25, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : Str: The colonel of ordnance has…
[Translation.] Mr. Merrier to Mr. Seward. Legation of France to the United States, Washington, January, 1862. Sir: H. E. M. Thouvenel wrote to me lately to give my attention to…
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., July 24, 1861. Respectfully referred to department headquarters. I have removed all the stores from Fort Chehalis, as I did not believe there would be any…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, December 31, 1861. Sir: Adverting to your note of the 23d instant, designating a naval vessel for the purpose of taking…
[Translation.] Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. Legation of France to the United States, Washington, December 23, 1861. Sir: Upon referring to the note which you did me the honor to…
July 16, 1861. No. 128, } San Francisco, July 16, 1861. 1. The detachment of Company D, Sixth Infantry, posted in Round Valley, will immediately be withdrawn by the commanding…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Merrier. Department of State, Washington, December 11, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 7th instant, and to…
July 15, 1861. No. 126, San Francisco, July 15, 1861. * * * * * * * Il. Under an exigency of the service Capt. R. ©. Drum, assistant adjutant-general,…