men in your command. It is not right that any man should draw his bread from a Government that he is denouncing, and to man with any pride would do it. I am no alarmist, but at this moment there is a high responsibility resting upon you and myself, and I wish to inform you that I have the means of making all Government property in tehis State perfectly safe, and I am ready and willing at all times to give you any assistance that you my require.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

E. V. SUMNER,

Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS,
San Bernandino, Cal., August 26, 1861.

ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, U. S. Army,

Headquarters Pacific Department, San Francisco, Cal.:

SIR: Companies D and G reached this place yesterday. Companies A and F encamped at the Old Mission, about twenty-five miles from New San Pedro, on the 24the instantnt, and should reach this place on the 28th instant, if nothing happens to prevent. There are no vacant buildings to be rented for either or sodliers in this town. This command is very much in want of a physician, as well as company officer. Please furnish both as soon as practicable.

Respctfully, your obedient servant,

W. SCOTT, KETCHUM,

Major Fourth Infantry, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, August 26, 1861 - 3:40 p. m.

Colonel GEORGE WRIGHT,

Commanding District of Oregon:

On the arrival of Colonel B. L. Beall, turn over your command to him and repair to this place as soon as possible. You will probably be here for some time. Colonel Beall goes up in the boat to-morrow. Order Lieutenant-Colonel Buchanan with the headquarters of his regiment to repair here immediately.

E. V. SUMNER,

Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, Cal., August 26, 1861.

Colonel GEORGE WRIGHT,

Commanding Dist. of Oregon, Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter.: