Ben. C. Cutler to Camp Wright, December 3, 1861

Los Angeles, Cal., December 3, 1861.

Colonel CARLETON, First Infantry California Volunteers, San Francisco, Cal. : COLONEL: I have the honor to forward herewith copies of two letters received to-night from Major Rigg, from which you will see that the major has captured Showalter and his entire party. Major Fergusson goes out to Camp Wright in the morning without waiting for the train. The moment that Major Riggs detailed account of the affair reaches me I will send to you and to headquarters an official account of it.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

First Lieut., First Infty. California Vols., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
[Inclosure No. 1.]

Oak Grove, November 30, 1861.
LIEUTENANT: I have written to Colonel Carleton informing him of
the capture by my commanc of Showalter’s party, consisting of eighteen
men, all well armed. I have them now prisoners at this camp. They