I : John R. Baylor, October 6, 1861

Doña Aña, Ariz., October 6, 1861.

SIR: Pursuant to my order of September 18, issued from my head- . quarters, to Capt. B. Coopwood, then commanding Camp Robledo,

* List of casualties shows: Number of wounded in Company C, 3 enlisted men; number of wounded in Company G, 3 enlisted men. A. R.

miles north of this place, he detailed a detachment of 110 men, and proceeded toward Fort Craig, for the purpose of reconnaissances. During his progress had two engagements with the enemy; the first in the town of Alamosa, in which he dispersed a New Mexican volunteer company, taking the captain, lieutenant, and several others prisoners. The following day had to contend against 180 or 190 cavalry from Craig, in which he also made them retire. For further particulars of his pro_ ceedings I refer you to a condensed copy of his report made to these – headquarters.

Respectfully, &e.,