Francis J. Herron to Major-General CURTIS, April 13, 1863

Major-General CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri :

GENERAL: I am at a loss to know how I stand with the First Division of the Army of the Frontier. Since assuming command I have not received any order detaching them from this corps, but they have moved into General Blunt’s district, and do not report here, with the exception of that portion under Weer, at Forsyth. If they are attached to this army, I would like to organize the division and get it into shape for operations. General Ewing stated that he would like that division for his command. With Weer under arrest, the command devolves upon Salomon, an officer in whom I have not much confidence. Will you please inform me in regard to this? It is said that Colonel Boyd’s regiment goes to Springfield, and that he will have command of the Southwestern District. If such is the case, I would like to have Cloud, and he also desires to go with me.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,