Unknown to Edwin A. Rigg, March 6, 1862
Maj. EDWIN A. RIGG, First Regiment of Infantry California Volunteers:
DEAR SIR: I was present at the ranch of Mr. James Caruthers on the 13th of last month, when an American passed there on his way into Sonora, who informed us of the arrival of an American (who had been sent through from the Mesilla Valley) at San Xavier, near Tucson, by of the Territory, to inform the secessionists of Arizona that they must take care of themselves for the present, as all the Confederate troops had been recalled from the Rio Grande and Mesilla Valley into Texas. The American who gave the information was a stanger to me, but well known to Mr. Caruthers, who told me that he was a truthful man and reliable. Mr. Caruthers’ ranch is about thirty miles south of the boundary line, and he was compelled to flee from Arizona, and stay where he is at present until Government gives him protection, when he expects to return and occupy his old place.
I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
No. 22, Fort Humboldt, March 6, 1862.
1, Three new military posts will be immediately established in this
district, one at Neil's ranch, on the right bank of Van Dusen's Fork, about twenty-eight miles east of Hydesville; one at Bremer's ranch,
on the right bank of Redwood Creek, about one mile below Minor's
ranch, subject to the approval of the War Department. The first of
the posts will be named Fort Baker, the second Fort Lyon, and the