ED. R. S. Canby, $ to Tenth Infantry and Bot. Lieut. Col., U. S. Army, Comdy, July 6, 1861

July 6, 1861.

Santa Fé, N. Mex., July 6, 1861.

His Exceliency GOVERNOR OF COLORADO TERRITORY, T Denver City, Colo. :

Sr: The inereasing hostilities of the Indians in New Mexico will

render it inexpedient to divert any portion of the volunteer force authorized for this department for the purpose of garrisoning Fort Garland. As this post is within the limits of Colorado Territory, I have the honor to request that you will cause two companies of infantry volunteers to be enrolled and sent to that post, to be mustered into the service of the United States at as early a period as possible. The

organization of these companies should conform to that prescribed by the regulations of the War Department of 1861.* > * * * * * * * z The commanding officer at Fort Garland will be instructed to muster these companies into the service, and the arms and camp and garrison equipage necessary to equip them for service will immediately be sent to that post. No clothing can be issued at present, and the volunteers ‘ should be provided in this respect for at least three months. Most respectfully, sir,

your obedient servant,

ED. R. S. CANBY, $

Major Tenth Infantry and Bot. Lieut. Col., U. S. Army, Comdy.