George Wright to Lorenzo Thomas, May 22, 1862

Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS, Adjutant-General U. S. Army, Washington, D. O.:

GENERAL: I have just received reports from Colonel Carleton, dated at Fort Yuma, on the 10th instant, and from Lieutenant-Colonel West, First Infantry California Volunteers, commanding at the Pima Ville ages, as late as the 6th instant. Copies are herewith inclosed for information of the Department.* Our Indian difficulties in the District of Humboldt have been admirably managed by Colonel Lippitt, and it is confidently expected that all the Indians will soon be collected together and placed upon their reservations. In the District of Oregon all is quiet. Colonel Connor, with seven companies of his regiment (Third Infantry California Volunteers), will move on the 26th instant and encamp beyond Stockton, preparatory to crossing the mountains at the earliest moment practicable, and advance on the Overland Mail Route. The cavalry force designated for the same service will be thrown forward at an early day. I am happy in being able to assure the Department of the firm and unwavering fidelity to the Union and the Constitution of the people on the Pacific Coast, although we have in our midst rebels and ardent sympathizers with the rebellion ; yet their voices are drowned by the overwhelming majority of patriotic Unionloving citizens on this far distant shore.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,