George Wright to Lorenzo Thomas, May 7, 1862

Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS, Adjutant-General U. S. Army, Washington, D. 0.:

GENERAL: Since my communications of the 30th ultimo, addressed to you, nothing of special importance has occurred in this department. My latest advices from Fort Yuma are dated on the 21st of April. Colonel Carletow’s advance was at the Pima Villages, and it is presumed that at this moment his entire command is moving into Arizona. I have received no further intelligence in relation to the design of the rebel chief, Sibley, to enter the State of Sonora. It is probable that he has abandoned the project, if, as is currently reported, his army is completely demoralized and on the retreat from New Mexico. However, should the rebel forces enter Sonora, I have ordered Colonel Carleton to pass the frontiers at once and pursue them. On the 3d instant I addressed a communication to His Excellency Don Ignacio Pesqueira, Governor of the State of Sonora, a copy of which is herewith submitted.* I also inclose herewith my General Orders, No. 17, of the 23d ultimo * and my proclamation of the 30th.* The latter was promulgated with the view of preventing as far as possible the transfer of property by persons in arms against the United States or who are aiding and abetting the rebels. I have not at this moment power to enforce my decree, but my object was to hold it in terrorem until such time as legal proceedings could be had. Quiet prevails throughout the country. Our Indian difficulties have made it necessary to send small commands to different points, but I doubt not we shall speedily restore peace between the white and red man.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,