George Wright to William S. Rosecrans, December 6, 1862

Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Oommanding Department of the Oumberland :

GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 27th ultimo,in regard to persons professing to be deserters from the rebel army returning to Kentucky.

The instructions issued from these headquarters for the guidance of district commanders are to the effect that those persons who are for good reasons believed to be bona fide deserters from the rebels may be allowed to return to the State, and there remain at liberty, upon their taking the oath of allegiance and giving bond with reliable surety of its proper observance. Professed deserters, or others to whom suspicion attaches, to be arrested and sent to some place of security provided for the safe-keeping of political prisoners, Camp Chase being a ccenvenient and proper place for such purpose.

respectfully, your obedient servant