A. Schoepf to George E. Flynt, November 1, 1861
London, November 1, 1861.
Capt. GEORGE E. FLYNT, Assistant Adjutant- General, First Kentucky Brigade :
SIR : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication.of the 31st ultimo, directing that no troops be thrown forward farther than Pitmanâs, near this place. :
My present position (London) was occupied in obedience to what I understood to be the verbal order of General Thomas, and was indeed – necessary to the securing of supplies and a good eamping ground. I shall advance no farther without orders to that effect. _
I have started a corn mill in the vicinity, with which and the present means of transportation, I ean, I think, keep my command supplied.
I have established relays of expresses at Dr. Joplinâs, at Hackneyâs, and at Kemperâs, points along the road between Crab Orchard and London. This will secure a more prompt communication.
A train starts to-day for Crab Orchard for provisions.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Brigadier-General.