George W. Randolph to John R. Baylor, May 29, 1862

Col. JOHN R. BAYLOR, Governor of Arizona, Present: STR: You are authorized to raise five battalions of partisan rangers of six companies each, either mounted or on foot, as may be found most practicable, the said men to be regularly enlisted and mustered into service for the war, and the several battalions and companies to be organized as required for other corresponding corps. The men will receive bounty with the pay of other volunteers, but must furnish, so far as possible, their own arms and equipments and the mounted men their own horses. These troops will be under your command as Governor of Arizona, and will be organized under your direction. Field officers will be appointed to each battalion upon your recommendation; company officers must be elected.

GEO. W. RANDOLPH,