Letter
Ben. C. Cutler to James H. Carleton, December 3, 1861
Los Angeles, Cal.
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,
BEN. C. CUTLER,
First Lieut., First Infty. California Vols., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
First Lieut., First Infty. California Vols., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Los Angeles, Cal.. Summary: Ben C. Cutler informs Colonel Carleton of Major Rigg's capture of Showalter and his party, and promises to send an official report upon receiving detailed accounts.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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