J. W. DAVIDSON, or fl Near Los Angeles, Cal, August 30, 1861
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, U.S. Army, Headquarters Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: From information this day received I have thought it advisable to order the two companies of dragoons from Los Angeles to this place. Although authorized to withdraw more, if necessary, I am in hopes that the mounted troops will suffice. I have been informed that the secessionists contemplated attacking my command while en route to this place, but as we were here much sooner than expected the secessionists were not prepared. I have also been notified that in secret meetings it has been determined to attack my camp on or before Wednesday next, but I hope nothing of the kind will happen. If General Sumner has any instructions to give me please send them by telegraph without delay.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
Camp near San Bernardino, Oal., August 30, 1861—10.30 p.m.
Capt. J. W. DAVIDSON, or fl Near Los Angeles, Cal.:
SIR: It has been reported to me that forty dragoons are to join the
they shall leave their companies while watering their horses. I feel it
my duty to warn you, in order that none but Union men should be
brought to this section of the country, if it can be avoided. When I