A. Schoept to Present for duty. p, December 31, 1861

Somerset, Ky., December 31, 1861.

(Received January 4, 1862.) Brig. Gen. GEoRGE H. THOMAS, Commanding First Kentucky Division:

GENERAL: I have received your instructions of 30th instant. Have heard of Zollicoffer’s contemplated move to-day, but doubt whether he will move towards Columbia; he not having had the courage to accept the invitation of my small force, would barely place himself in the unsafe

position between our combined forces.

I have

scouts out on the Harrison road, and as soon as he attempts

to move I will be apprised of it in time to act in concert with you.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Brigadier-General, U. S. Vols., Commanding First Brigade.

Abstract from return of the District of Cairo, commandcd by Brig. Gen. U. S. Grant, for the

month of December, 1861.

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