[Indorsement.]

Extract of letter from Thomas Robinson, esq., at Guaymas, Sonora State, Mexico, given to me by Mr. Flint at headquarters, Jnaury 28, 1862.

G. W.

HDQRS. FOURTH INFANTRY CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS,
Camp Union, January 29, 1862.

Major R. C. DRUM,

Asst. Adjt. General, Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.:

MAJOR: I have the honor to report my arrival here on yesterday at 4 p. m., and have estalbihsed, as per instructions, my headquarters at this place. I left Camp Sigel with Captain Atchison's company (I), non-commissioned staff, band, and hospital, &c., and arrived here as above stated in good order.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

FERRIS FORMAN,

Colonel Fourth Infantry California Volunteers.

P. S. -I attempted to meet the steamer in time, but failed to do so.

F. F.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
Los Angeles, Cal., January 29, 1862.

Major R. C. DRUM, U. S. Army,

Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco, Cal.:

MAJOR: On my arrival at this camp to-day I learn from Lieutenant-Colonel Eyre that the facilities for procuring forage at San Bernardino have sufficiently improved with the fine weather to induce him to remain where he is for the present. The roads from San Pedro to this camp are also in a condition that will admit of the five companies Fifth Infantry California Volunteers being moved here by the end of this week. As there will remain at Camp Drum only the four companies of the Second Cavalry, the fifty cords of wood that I requested to be sent forward by the Senator on the her next trip need not be shipped. I trust that this may reach you in time to prevent incurring the heavy expense that would otherwise be involved. I shall push on to Camp Wright to-morrow morning.

Respectfuly, your obedient servant,

J. R. WEST,

Lieutenant-Colonel First Infantry California Volunteers, Commanding

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
Los Angeles, Cal., January 29, 1862.

Captain T. MOORE, U. S. Army,

Assistant Quartermaster, New San Pedro, Cal.:

CAPTAIN: I inclose you a copy of the order for the movement of the detachment of Fifth Infantry California Volunteers, now at Camp Drum. Furnish Lieutenant-Colonel Dobbins with as many wagons as are necessary up to the number of twenty. From what I have seen of the road to-day eight mule teams can load 1,500 pounds. Put the train in charge of Wagon-master Roundtree. Designate two teams to remain with the command for camp purpose. Six mules to each wagon will