James H. Carleton to Joseph R. West, February 11, 1862

Lieut. Col. J. R. WEST, First Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Camp Wright, Cal.: COLONEL: Should the commander of Fort Yuma require of you any re-enforcements send them to him with all possible dispatch. I have ordered that Captain Mead’s company should join you if you can provide for it. The grass about and beyond Temecula must be good. I understand there is some hay this side of Temecula which can be bought perhaps at a low figure. Roberts’ company, of the First Infantry, will be ordered to join you as soon as the road settles, and also a company of the Fifth Infantry, which I have asked should be sent to San Diego by next Senator. You will also have another company from Camp Latham. Pray have all these men put into fighting condition, if they have to be drilled eight hours per day. I sent your blankets and shoes by a wagon which left here to-day.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,