Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-13

n between himself and Don Andreas Pico was sent TO me by
Comm. Stockton. From that armstce was induced be-
ieye that the whole California force with the exception OF
heir Governor, Flores and of party with him,
Lieut. Col Fremont The object of my communications to
Lieut. Col Fremont to inform him of being in pos
eson oil Los Angeles and having strong military force
here with US apprehensive for his safety and vol
nnteed to Commodore Stockton take $50 800 of the
sailors and marines and go Lieut. Col Fremonts
Commodore Stockton told that he did not think that Lieut.
COL Fremont was in any danger, and did not go.
Question Were they official orders, familiar notes OF in
formation IN regard to impending military events, and desr
Ing information of Lieut. Col. Fremont's movements in
return
Insurer. They what termed semofcial written
in familiar manner, and of which have copies keep
Ia copy of all my official communications.
Question Did either of those notes give the information
that Gov. Stockton at Angeles
\ AnsUer. have recollection of it.
Question Did either of those notes, dated at o'clock in
the evening of the 9th of January contain these words
Dear Fremont am here in possession of this place with
sailors and marines. We and defeated the whole force
Of the Caliiornans the 9Th and 9th. They have not
Y to exceed 800 men concentrated Avoid charging them,
and come to at this place. Acknowledge the hour Of
receipt of this, and when may expect you Regards to
| RUSSELL"
A1is,cer cannot but think il highly probable
it did As stated before, kept copies of those semof
fetal papers.
Question. Did you know believe from information that
he amistce made four o'clock the 18th january
San Fernando the distance from Los Angeles being
| ty-ive miles
Anscer Los Angeles about that distance,
dersOod from San Fernando. do not know at what time
the aristice concluded. Iii subject very easy be
proven by others.
Question. Did you the 10th of January, write Lieut.
COL Fremont as follows Quoting from another letter
Here e Judge Advocate nteposed and said that he pro-
posed taking the opinion of the Court this question: stating
that he objected examining the witness papers which
in thehands of the defence that the original should be
used.
The cout then cleared, and after interval the
doors being opened the Judge Advocate that the
| Court sustained his objection.
The cross Examination resumed, and the original letter
being handedo the Judge Advocate, shown to the
witness.
Question DID you address the accompanying letter to
Lieut.. Col Fresont and at the time of its date
Insurer That's my writing, and that is my note.
/ The letter was had as follows:
"PUEBLA DE Los ANGELES,
"NJlday, January 10, lS47, +. W.
"DEAR FREMoSTN We are in possession Of this place,
with force of mane and sailors, having marched
this morning Join US you let me know if
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the enemy their force does exceed four hundred perhaps
not more than thee hundred.
Please acknowledge herecept Of this and dispatch the
bearer at once. Yours, S. w. KEARNY,
Brig. Gen L. 5. A.
\ "Lieut. Col J. c. FREMONT,
\ Mounted Riiemen, CON-, &c"
Question Did you also address this HIM, and atthe
time of its date
The witness, having examined the paper said That my
writing, and that is my note
1t was read as follows
CIuDAD DE Los ANGELES,
"Janudry 49, ls47-l2 O'Clock CnOon.)
"DEAR Fremont We are in force in this place-saiors
and marines. Join soon possible.
"We ignorant Of your movements and know nothing
Of you further than your armistice Of yesterday.
"Lieut Col FREMONT
Question Did you also address this him. and the time
! it bears date J
Aastcr. That my writing, and that is my
| II was read as follows
/ "PUEpLA DE Los ANGELES,
'Jaauayy u, ls47- Tuesday, 6 y. w.
"DEAR FREMoST am here in possession of this place,
with sailors and We and defeated the whole force
Of the Cafornians the 9Th and 9th They have
exceed SEQ concentrated Avoid charging them and
come to at this place.
Acknowledge the hour Of receipt of this and when
may expect you. Regards to Russell.
"Yours, 5. W. KEARNY, Brig. Gen1.
| ''Lieut Col. FREMONT"
Question. Did you also write this one to him and
the first Of the five words lido moi charge the enemy
derscored by you as they now appear
ARS,cer That my writing, and that is my note and,
though have recollection Of underscorng these words
have doubt but did will go further and explsn 70
the Court the benefit of the accused We understood that
the battalion under Lieut. Col Fremont had sabres was
of opinion the time this note, have been Of opinion
SINCE still of opinion, that he had charged the Cali
fornans with his battalion without sabres, he would have
been defeated.
| The note was read as follows
"CIuDAD AseELos,
January l3, 1872 p. W.
"DgAR Fremont We have been here since the 10th
have plenty Of marines and sailors We know nothing of
YOU except your amsce Of yesterday, signed by yourself
have sent several letters you and fear they have been in
tercepted as have received Come here once
with your whole force and join or you cannot let me
have near YOU more than $780, probably than
$50 men, Acknowledge the hour Of receiving this and send
back the bearer at once and write but e il may get
into the hands Of the enemy instead of mine
"We defeated the enemy the 9Th and on the 9th, du
ring our march, Since then they have been much scattered
and several, doubt, gone home.
repeat we are ignorant of every thing relating your
command except what conjecture from your armistce,
signed by yourself Success 10 you Yours,
as. w. KEARNY, Brig. General.
% DO not charge the enemy
"Lieut Col. ]. G. Fremont, Mounted Rlemen, &c.
The Court then adjourned.