George Wright to U. S. Consul, Guaymas, State of Sonora, May 5, 1862

WILLIAM L. BAKER, Esq., U. S. Consul, Guaymas, State of Sonora: SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 8th ultimo, for which please accept my thanks. I sent a copy of your letter to Flag Officer Bell, and in reply he informs me that he has ordered the Saint Mary’s to Guaymas. You need be under no apprehension that the rebels will gain a foothold in Sonora. Ihave written to Governor Pesqueira on the subject, informing him. that I have 10,000 men ready to pass the frontier and pursue our enemies should they enter the State of Sonora. Herewith inclosed is a communication for Governor Pesqueira, which I will thank you to forward to His Excellency.*

With great respect, your most obedient servant,