Letter
Unknown to Carleton, December 3, 1861
Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles, Cal., December 3, 1861.
Colonel CARLETON, First Infantry California Volunteers, San Francisco, Cal. : COLONEL: I have the honor to forward herewith copies of two letters received to-night from Major Rigg, from which you will see that the major has captured Showalter and his entire party. Major Fergusson goes out to Camp Wright in the morning without waiting for the train. The moment that Major Riggs detailed account of the affair reaches me I will send to you and to headquarters an official account of it.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
First Lieut., First Infty. California Vols., Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
Oak Grove, November 30, 1861.
LIEUTENANT: I have written to Colonel Carleton informing him of
[Inclosure No. 1.]
Oak Grove, November 30, 1861.
LIEUTENANT: I have written to Colonel Carleton informing him of
the capture by my commanc of Showalter’s party, consisting of eighteen
men, all well armed. I have them now prisoners at this camp. They
were taken on a trail leading from Temecula to San José Valley, at
John Winter’s ranch. 1 will forward to him a detailed account of the
men, all well armed. I have them now prisoners at this camp. They
were taken on a trail leading from Temecula to San José Valley, at
John Winter’s ranch. 1 will forward to him a detailed account of the
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Los Angeles, Cal..
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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