A. L. Anderson to Rvol Iv, June 30, 1861

Santa Fé, N. Mex., June 30, 1861.

COMMANDING OFFICER, Fort Buchanan, N. Mex. : SIR: I inclose an extract from special orders directing the abandonment of Fort Buchanan, which should be done with as little delay as is

consistent with the proper disposition of the property at your post and other interest in your charge. If the abandonment of Fort Buchanan has not yet been completed, it will be hastened as much as possible. The command will move in one body, if it be possible to procure the necessary transportation for the whole command, and prepared to resist

attack from any quarter. Your artillery may possibly be needed, and

should be put in a condition for service. If there should be any loyal citizens in the neighborhood of your post that wish to occupy the improvements that have been made at Fort Buchanan, you are authorized to turn it over to them.

At this distance, and under the circumstances, no special instructions ean be given to you, but you will exercise your own judgment in carrying

out this object in the manner that will best subserve the interests of the

United States. This communication will be sent to you by express from

Fort Craig, and you will please.advise the commanding officer of the

receipt by the return of the expressman. ; –

Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,