HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 10, 1862

Los Angeles, Cal., February 10, 1862.

Lieat. Col. E. E. EYRE, First California Volunteer Cavalry, Comdg. Camp Carleton: COLONEL: If it be possible to get forage in your neighborhood for a company of cavalry at Camp Wright, send Captain Mead’s company to report forthwith to Lieutenant-Colonel West. Have it move in light marching order. Respectfully, &c., JAMES H. CARLETON, Colonel First California Volunteer Infantry, Commanding.