James H. Carleton to Joseph R. West, March 20, 1862

Lieut. Col. J. R. WEST, First Infantry California Vols., Comdg. at Camp Wright, Cal.: COLONEL: Soper’s company may come via Temecula, and not go to Camp Wright. No cavalry will for the present move by the way of Camp Wright to Yuma. All wagons not absolutely necessary at Camp Wright must be sent at once to San Pedro. You were right in retaining the ambulance. Theshoes which you have are all we have in store. I have written for 400 pairs of sevens, eights, and nines for Camp Wright. I am, sir,

very respectfully, your obedient servant,