of California, Sacramento, Cal to E. N. Covey, June 6, 1861

Dr. E. N. COVEY, Late of the U. S. Army: p

DEAR SIR: You will confer a great favor on the citizens of this Territory by representing to the department at Montgomery our exposed condition, with which you are perfectly familiar. We desire above all things a Territorial organization by the Confederate States of America, the subjugation of all the Indian tribes, and the administration of law and justice. Should the Confederate Congress not deem it prudent to give us these, please ask that means be sent to this Territory to arm and equip one volunteer regiment to be kept in active service against the marauding savages. This would insure us peace with the Indians, would strengthen and perpetuate that sympathy with the South which now is unanimous. All this may be done without any conflict with the U. S. troops now here, unless it should be desired by the government of the Confederate States of America. You will also please represent that most, if not all, the officers who are not Republicans or Abolitionists in the U. S. Army will resign, and the vacancies will be filled by those who are opposed to the South, leaving in our midst directly opposed to the sentiments of the community, and between the marauding Indian and an opposition army without protection and laws, it is fair to conclude that ere twelve months, abolitionism will be preached among us without fear, and hence opposition and open contest for North and will confer a lasting favor on the people of Arizona and render the Confederate States of America some service, too.

With best wishes and the hope that you may have an opportunity of vindicating our country in redressing her wrongs, we are,

your obedient