HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, January 24, 1862

New San Pedro, Cal., January 24, 1862.

Lieut. Col. E. E. EYRE, First Cavalry California Vols., Comdg. Camp Carleton :

I have your two communications of the 20th instant. Improved weather has probably changed the condition of affairs about Camp Carleton for the better, at least I hope so. Major Fergusson will act according to the advice you have sent him. Colonel Carleton’s return is looked for to-morrow, and I will submit your application for leave of absence to him. Should he not return as soon as expected I shall send you word. Have made out and sent to me as soon as possible after receipt of this an account in rations of the subsistence supplies at your post after the issues to the close of the present month. Also keep me advised of the facilities for procuring forage, pasturage, We.

Respectfully, &c., J. We WESI Lieutenant-Colonel First Infantry California Volunteers, Comdg.