The Brigham Young Center

Gt. Salt Lake City,
July 12th, 1866.

Dear Sir:

By inquiry at the Adjutant General's Office of the Territory I find that Acting Governor Fuller, in the Spring of 1862, called a small command into service, for the purpose of carrying the U. S. Mails through East <and> to keep the Route open and protect it from the depredations of the Indians. This Command was relieved from duty during the Summer, and received compensation for their services from Gov. Fuller. The pay for the supplies and transportation was collected by Hon. J. M. Bernhisel, our Delegate, at Washington.

On April 28th, 1862, the Secretary of War telegraphed me "by express direction of the President of the U. S." to raise, arm and equip a Company of Cavalry for Ninety (90) days' service for the defence of the Mail Route. On April 30th, 1862, the required Command, with their supplies and transportation, started for the scene of the Indian disturbances near Independence Rock.

The Supplies and Transportation of this Command were paid for by Capt. Wallace, Quartermaster, Camp Douglas, excepting large disallowance for Ammunition and property used up in pursuit of Indians. The Officers and men were paid by Paymaster Sprague of Camp Douglas.

Hoping this information will be satisfactory to you, Colonel,
I remain Respectfully,

Brigham Young

Colonel O. E. Babcock
U. S. A. &c., &c.,