Unknown to Simon Cameron, September 27, 1861

Hon. S. CAMERON, Secretary of War:

I take the liberty to introduce Colonel Wallace, delegate from Washington Territory, with whom I was acquainted while on duty in that country. The suggestions of Colonel Wallace in regard to preventing Indian devastations are valuable from his intimate knowledge of the country tributary to the sound and the Columbia River. I have discussed his plans with him, and I think them good if directed by a regular officer who knows the character of the Indians and the country.

I am, sir, with high respect, your most obedient servant, `

San Francisco, September 27, 1861. His Excellency JOHN G. DOWNEY, Governor State of California, Sacramento City, Cal.: GOVERNOR: I have received yours of the 25th. It is impossible to receive any more companies into the Second Cavalry. I have now twelve companies, after consolidating the two smallest. The law authorizes this number, but I would have preferred having but ten. I think with you that the Los Angeles company should be mustered into Carleton’s regiment of infantry, and I have given the order.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,