John R. Baylor to Col., Comdg. Mounted Rifles, C. S. Army, August 25, 1861
Fort Bliss, August 25, 1861.
SIR:
I have the honor to report the capture of a detachment from Fort Craig of 9 men and a Captain Hubbell, of the New Mexico volunteers. From them I learn that there are now at Craig 350 regular troops and 180 New Mexico volunteers. There is no artillery at Craig, and I could easily take the place but for the jaded condition of my horses, many of which are unfit for service. I would suggest that a strong force be stationed here, as I can do nothing towards ridding the country of Indians while the United States troops occupy New Mexico, as my force is too weak to divide.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient servant,
Lieut. Col., Comdg. Mounted Rifles, C. S. Army.
General EARL VAN DORN.
AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 8, 1861.â Operations against Indians about Fort
Stanton, N. Mex. : AR
Report of Lieut. John R. Pulliam, C. S. Army.
FORT STANTON, ARIZ., August 25 [2], 1861.
SIR: Oaptain Walker having left post this morning for Fort Bliss, I