Dispatch
Joseph R. West to Benjamin C. Cutler, May 21, 1862
Tucson, Ariz. Ter.
Tucson, Ariz. Ter., May 21, 1862.
Lieut. BENJAMIN C. CUTLER, I have the honor to report the occupation of this place by the forces under my command. Capt. Emil Fritz with Company B, First Cavalry California Volunteers, entered the town yesterday. The five companies of infantry arrived to-day. Captain Hunter with eighty rebels evacuated the place on the 4th instant, and was last heard of on the 18th instant at Dragoon Springs in full retreat for Mesilla. A rumor is current that he was recalled in consequence of a late severe reverse met by the rebels in New Mexico. The colonel commanding can rely upon this place being held against the enemy.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. R. WEST,
Licutenant-Colonel First Infantry California Volunteers, Comdg.
HDQRs. ADVANCE GUARD, California VOLUNTEERS,
Lieut. BENJAMIN C. CUTLER, I transmit herewith itinerary* of the march of this command from
Licutenant-Colonel First Infantry California Volunteers, Comdg.
HDQRs. ADVANCE GUARD, California VOLUNTEERS,
Lieut. BENJAMIN C. CUTLER, I transmit herewith itinerary* of the march of this command from
Fort Barrett to this point, with a rough sketcht showing in what
manner it is expected to make a cut-off. If this succeeds, it will avoid
twenty-five miles of excessively heavy traveling. With the above
object Lieutenant Baldwin, First Cavalry California Volunteers, with
manner it is expected to make a cut-off. If this succeeds, it will avoid
twenty-five miles of excessively heavy traveling. With the above
object Lieutenant Baldwin, First Cavalry California Volunteers, with
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Tucson, Ariz. Ter..
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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