OPERATIONS IN TEX., N. MEX., AND ARIZ. [CHAP. XI.

both troops and property should be transferred to Fort Fillmore or other posts in this department if it can be done without endangering the loss of one or both, but in no event will stores of any kind be allowed to fall into the hands of the invaders if it is possible to remove or destroy them.

It is understood here that Mr. Grant, late a contractor for supplying the posts in Arizona, has a train of wagons at Tucson, which may probably be hired or purchased if these movements become necessary.

It is probable that Fort Buchanan is the only post in the interior of Arizona that will be retained, and the effort to maintain that will be contingent upon the loyalty of the neighboring population.

You are desired to keep yourself as fully informed as possible of the movements of the Texas troops at and below Fort Bliss, the strength of the garrisons at that post and Fort Quitman, of nay re-enforcement of the garrisons at that post and Fort Quitman, of any re-enforcement direction of nay post of New Mexico, keeping these headquarters advised as frequently and as speedily as possible.

The extent of the disaffection in the Mesilla Valley is not fully known here, and probably will not be fully developed there until he civil authorities enter upon their duties. The action of the civil authorities will not be anticipated by the military authorities, but any active opposition to the Government of the United States, any measures that would be likely to endanger the safety of your command, or any efforts to furnish assistance to Texas by raising troops or sending supplies of any kind will be quietly but effectually frustrated.

Efforts have been made, and will no doubt continue to be made, to induce the men to desert, and to carry with them into Texas public property of every description, and particularly arms and ammunition. Every effort will be used to defeat these attempts, and particularly to prevent the transfer of arms and ammunition into Texas.

It is stated here upon good authority that the collector of customs at Las Cruces, who is also the sutler at Frot Fillmore, has openly expressed his determination to turn over the funds of the United States in his possession to the State of Texas. It will be the duty of the military authorities to prevent this and similar thefts of public funds and property by every means that may be in their power.

Colonel Canby desires that you will not consider yourself trammeled by instructions, but will do whatever in your judgement will best secure the interest of the United States and maintain the honor of its flag, and he wishes you to feel assured that you will be supported by every means in his power.

A copy of this communication will be sent to Major Paul, at Fort Fillmore, for his information, and for such action as may be necessary before your arrival at that post.

Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,

A. L. ANDERSON, Second Lieutenant, Fifth Infantry, A. A. A. G.

HEADQUARTERS FORT FILLMORE, NEW MEXICO, June 16, 1861.

ACTING ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Headquarters Department New Mexico, Santa Fe, N. Mex.:

SIR: I have the honor to report that the bad faith of Texas in capturing the United States troops who were within the limits of the State, after having made a solemn agreement that they should be permitted