E. D. R. S. Canby to E. Otis, October 13, 1861

Santa Fé, N. Mex., October 13, 1861.

Capt. E. OTIS, Fourth Cavalry, Comdg. Fort Wise, Colo. :

SIR: Your report of the 4th instant, communicating the decision of Governor Gilpin, of Colorado Territory, not to furnish volunteer troops for Fort Wise, has been received. You are authorized: to raise four com-

‘panies (two of infantry and two of cavalry) from Colorado Territory, to be mustered into the service of the United States for three years. “This force is designed for service at Fort Wise, on the route from the Missouri frontier, or in New Mexieo, as the exigencies of the service may require. You will please make requisitions upon the Adjutant-General of the Army for the funds necessary to defray the expenses of collecting and organizing these volunteers. If funds are needed immediately, a Special estimate will be made upon this office. The names of the persons that may be authorized to raise these companies will be reported to this office. Such blanks as can be furnished will be sent you by this or by the succeeding mail. A large amount of public and private property is now on the road to this country, and you are desired to keep yourself advised of the movements of the trains, and td take such measures for their protection as may be necessary.

Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,