ED. R. S. Canby to Tenth Infantry, But. Lt. Col., Comdg. Dept, August 2, 1861

August 2, 1861.

E Santa Fé, N. Mex., August 2, 1861. His Excellency GOVERNOR OF NEw MEXICO, Santa Fé, N. Mex.:

Sir: I have the honor to make a requisition for two squadrons (four companies) of mounted volunteers, under the command of a lieutenant- : :

colonel, to be mustered into the service of the United States, with the organization prescribed for volunteer cavalry in War Department General Orders, No. 15, of May 4, 1861. Should they desire it, the independent companies that have already been mustered in, or are being —

raised under previous requisitions, will be accepted, in order to complete the organization of a regiment of four squadrons (eight companies). The term of service will be for three years, unless sooner discharged.

Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,

Major Tenth Infantry, But. Lt. Col., Comdg. Dept.