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depredation. There is no security for
life or property anywhere in Arizona as yet.
A military force of 3,000 men would not
be more than sufficient to protect the
emigration of miners and settlers that will
crowd in during the approaching spring.
From all quarters the most cheering news
comes from extraordinary mineral [illegible].
I think some more troops ought to be
sent into the country, if government can
possibly spare them.

At present the garrison at Tucson
consists of about 45 men. A company
of 100 [illegible] this fort in a few days
for the same point. Both together would
not be able to take care of their own horses
if the Apaches should make a raid upon
them.

Mr Poston and myself leave for
Tucson tomorrow, with a small [illegible].

I shall report the results of my
observations from time to time.

Very Respectfully
Your Old Servt
J. Ross Browne

Special Agent of the Interior Dept