Edwin A. Rigg to Francis S. Mitchell, May 2, 1862
No. 80. $ Fort Yuma, Cal., May 2, 1862.
In pursuance with instructions contained in Special Orders, No. 53, dated headquarters District of Southern California, Fort Yuma, May 1, 1862, citizens of the United States or of Mexico, while following a 1awful business, will be permitted to pass and repass the Colorado River at Fort Yuma, either with goods or provisions, or with horses, inules, cattle, and teams. All persons who avail themselves of this indulgence for the purpose of gaining information in order to give aid, intelligence, or comfort to the enemies cf the United States shall be seized, held, and punished as spies and traitors. All persons bringing provisions, goods, or cattle or traveling to and from any portion of Mexico, or Arizona and California, or traveling from California into Arizona, or any portion of Mexico, will be required to report to the commanding officer of this post.
By order of Maj. Edwin A. Rigg:
First Lieut., First Infantry California Volunteers, Post Adjutant.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN California,