Camp to B. C. Cutler, May 26, 1862

Lieut. B. C. CUTLER, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Column from California:

I have the honor to report that in compliance with General Orders, No. 2, I shall to-morrow turn over the command of this town and proceed with forty of Captain Fritz’s company of cavalry to occupy Fort

3uchanan. The general commanding can rely upon receiving a post return for May of U.S. troops stationed at that point. Inquiry makes me of opinion that the Calabazas Ranch will be a desirable locality for the full cavalry command of the column. Its occupancy is generously offered by Governor Gaudara, who represents the grazing fine and buildings sufficient to quarter 400 men. It is on the main road to Sonora, and scouting parties could readily be sent out from there to protect such supplies as will likely come forward from that State. I shall take the Calabazas Ranch en route to Fort Buchanan and report the results of my observations.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,