Series is arranged chronologically by date of record. Series documents enlistment and discharge dates for members of Oregon military units. Rolls show company name, commanding officer's name, dates covered by roll, member's name, rank, place and date of muster, remarks, roll summary, and certification. Rolls for the Cayuse, Rogue River, and Yakima Indian Wars are included. Series is arranged chronologically by date of roll.
Petitions show date, text of request, and petitioners' signatures.
Most petitions are requests for protection from attacks by Indians. Series is arranged chronologically by date of petition. Reports show date and location of sale, lot number, purchaser's name and residence, lot description, amount of sale, and remarks. Series is arranged alphabetically by sale location. Series documents personal and official communications between Quartermaster J.W. Drew and other individuals and organizations.